When is the best time to go to Potiskum

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Potiskum, 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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Potiskum weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Potiskum 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

Potiskum January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 0mm 9hrs 12.3hrs

Potiskum's weather in January is typically warm and arid in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Potiskum and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Potiskum 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.

Potiskum weather in January »

February

Potiskum February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 0mm 9.2hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Potiskum 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 Potiskum 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Potiskum weather in February »

March

Potiskum March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 1mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Potiskum and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 36°C (98°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Potiskum with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Potiskum weather in March »

April

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

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

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

April is in the spring in Potiskum and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Potiskum with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Potiskum weather in April »

May

Potiskum May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 38mm 8.8hrs 13.4hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Potiskum and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Potiskum with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Potiskum weather in May »

June

Potiskum June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 85mm 8.8hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Potiskum and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Potiskum with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Potiskum weather in June »

July

Potiskum July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 192mm 7.5hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Potiskum and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Potiskum with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Potiskum weather in July »

August

Potiskum August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 248mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Potiskum and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Potiskum with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Potiskum weather in August »

September

Potiskum September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 110mm 8.1hrs 13.1hrs

Potiskum'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 Potiskum for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Potiskum and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Potiskum with around 110mm 4.3 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Potiskum weather in September »

October

Potiskum October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 16mm 9.5hrs 13.4hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Potiskum and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Potiskum with around 16mm 0.6 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Potiskum weather in October »

November

Potiskum November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 0mm 9.9hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in Potiskum during November can be summarized as hot and very dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Potiskum and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Potiskum 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Potiskum weather in November »

December

Potiskum December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 0mm 9.5hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Potiskum 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 Potiskum with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Potiskum weather in December »

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Potiskum weather stats

Potiskum weather statistics
Hottest month: May 37.7°C 99.9°F
Driest month: January 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 29.5°C 85.1°F
Wettest month: August 248mm 9.8ins
Warmest sea: June 26.3°C 79.3°F
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