Climate normals · 1970–2000
Zaria Climate
Zaria is a city in Nigeria (23) with a population of about 980,000. Its average annual temperature is 25.2°C (77°F), with roughly 990 mm of rain per year.
25.2°C
Avg Temp
990
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Zaria Climate
Zaria has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F) and receives about 990 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.2°C
Avg Temp
990
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 0 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 1 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 6 mm |
| April | 29° / 84° | 29 mm |
| May | 29° / 83° | 110 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 127 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 217 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 281 mm |
| September | 24° / 76° | 177 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 41 mm |
| November | 24° / 75° | 1 mm |
| December | 23° / 73° | 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 Zaria
The most comfortable months to visit Zaria are typically January, December and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near 15°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Zaria are typically January, December and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Zaria, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C and about 990 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Zaria average about 35°C (96°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.