Climate normals · 1970–2000
Potiskum Climate
Potiskum is a city in Nigeria (44) with a population of about 86,002. Its average annual temperature is 26.3°C (79°F), with roughly 625 mm of rain per year.
26.3°C
Avg Temp
625
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Potiskum Climate
Potiskum has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F) and receives about 625 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.3°C
Avg Temp
625
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 0 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 0 mm |
| April | 31° / 87° | 5 mm |
| May | 31° / 88° | 36 mm |
| June | 29° / 84° | 67 mm |
| July | 26° / 80° | 181 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 216 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 103 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 17 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 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 Potiskum
The most comfortable months to visit Potiskum are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 38°C high). The coldest is January (near 12°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Potiskum are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Potiskum, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C and about 625 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Potiskum average about 38°C (100°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.