Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sokoto Climate
Sokoto is a city in Nigeria (51) with a population of about 1,040,000. Its average annual temperature is 28.4°C (83°F), with roughly 591 mm of rain per year.
28.4°C
Avg Temp
591
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sokoto Climate
Sokoto has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F) and receives about 591 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.4°C
Avg Temp
591
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 0 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 0 mm |
| March | 30° / 87° | 2 mm |
| April | 33° / 91° | 5 mm |
| May | 33° / 91° | 40 mm |
| June | 31° / 87° | 79 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 159 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 188 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 100 mm |
| October | 29° / 84° | 14 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 4 mm |
| December | 25° / 76° | 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 Sokoto
The most comfortable months to visit Sokoto are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 40°C high). The coldest is January (near 16°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sokoto are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sokoto, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C and about 591 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Sokoto average about 40°C (104°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.