Kano Climate by Month
The weather in Kano sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very hot at the high end
to roughly very warm at the low end.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Kano, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in April to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 13°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Kano receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 662 mm. The climate in Kano shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 243 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
If you're planning a trip to Kano, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in October at 8.9 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.3 hours in August, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kano.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Kano ranges from 3°C in January to 4°C in April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Kano in Nigeria
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 243 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.
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