Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kano Climate
Kano is a city in Nigeria (29) with a population of about 4,910,000. Its average annual temperature is 26.6°C (80°F), with roughly 778 mm of rain per year.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
778
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kano Climate
Kano has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F) and receives about 778 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.6°C
Avg Temp
778
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
| March | 29° / 83° | 1 mm |
| April | 31° / 88° | 10 mm |
| May | 31° / 88° | 51 mm |
| June | 29° / 84° | 103 mm |
| July | 26° / 80° | 205 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 267 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 126 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 15 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kano
The most comfortable months to visit Kano are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 38°C high). The coldest is January (near 14°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kano are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kano, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C and about 778 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Kano average about 38°C (101°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.