When is the best time to go to Kano

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kano, Nigeria. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kano weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kano are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kano January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 0mm 8.5hrs 12.3hrs

Warm and arid weather often prevails in Kano during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kano, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Kano and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kano with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in January »

February

Kano February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 0mm 8.8hrs 12.5hrs

February in Kano is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kano, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Kano and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kano with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in February »

March

Kano March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 1mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Kano is characteristically very hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kano, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Kano and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kano with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in March »

April

Kano April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 10mm 8.3hrs 13.1hrs

Kano's weather in April is typically very hot and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kano, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Kano and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kano with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in April »

May

Kano May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 47mm 9hrs 13.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Kano and the temperature is generally very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kano.

May is in the spring in Kano and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kano with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in May »

June

Kano June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 111mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs

June is a damp month in Kano and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kano for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Kano and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kano with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in June »

July

Kano July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 177mm 7.8hrs 12.5hrs

July in Kano is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kano for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Kano and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kano with around 177mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in July »

August

Kano August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 228mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Kano is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kano for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Kano and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kano with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in August »

September

Kano September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 102mm 8.4hrs 13.1hrs

Kano's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kano for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kano and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kano with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in September »

October

Kano October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 10mm 9.2hrs 13.4hrs

October is a dry month in Kano and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kano, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kano and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kano with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in October »

November

Kano November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 0mm 9.4hrs 12.3hrs

November in Kano is generally arid with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kano, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kano and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kano with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in November »

December

Kano December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 0mm 9hrs 12.5hrs

December in Kano is generally arid with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kano, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Kano and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kano with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kano weather in December »

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Kano weather stats

Kano weather statistics
Hottest month: April 38.2°C 100.8°F
Driest month: January 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January 29°C 84.2°F
Wettest month: August 228mm 9ins
Warmest sea: October 26.1°C 79°F
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