Kano Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kano, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 13°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Kano Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kano.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 64%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 13%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in April, May and June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Kano
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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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