NigeriaWhat’s the climate like in Kano?
The current climate in Kano features temperatures ranging from a high of 40°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 35°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kano in recent years was 44°C in April 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in January 2018.
On average, Kano receives 1762 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Kano?
The best time to visit Kano for sunny weather is January, February, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kano. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kano
The climate table of Kano shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 33 | 38 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 23 | 86 | 225 | 106 | 169 | 213 | 214 | 280 | 193 | 121 | 74 | 58 |
| UV Index | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 35°C
- Highest temperature: 40°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 1762 mm per year, averaging 147 mm per month
- Driest months: 23 mm in January, 58 mm in December and 74 mm in November
- Wettest months: 280 mm in August, 225 mm in March and 214 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Kano
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kano, Nigeria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kano
This graph shows how much rainfall Kano, Nigeria, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kano
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kano, Nigeria. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kano
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kano, Nigeria. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kano
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kano, Nigeria, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Kano by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kano. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
