Azare climate
Azare (Nigeria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 624 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Azare climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3188 | 1355 | 2272 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3595 | 1661 | 2678 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 38100 | 2068 | 2984 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 40104 | 2475 | 3289 | 130.5 |
| May | 39102 | 2577 | 3289 | 461.8 |
| Jun | 3697 | 2476 | 3087 | 722.8 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2373 | 2883 | 1445.7 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2271 | 2679 | 2028.0 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2170 | 2780 | 1104.3 |
| Oct | 3494 | 2069 | 2781 | 230.9 |
| Nov | 3494 | 1661 | 2577 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 3289 | 1356 | 2373 | 00.0 |
| Year | 40104 | 1355 | 2781 | 62425 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21% | 25% | 5.8 | 11:30 |
| Feb | 16% | 32% | 6.1 | 11:45 |
| Mar | 15% | 60% | 6.4 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 28% | 72% | 6.4 | 12:23 |
| May | 44% | 70% | 6.3 | 12:39 |
| Jun | 54% | 66% | 5.9 | 12:48 |
| Jul | 65% | 73% | 5.6 | 12:45 |
| Aug | 77% | 81% | 5.4 | 12:30 |
| Sep | 75% | 61% | 5.9 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 57% | 45% | 6.1 | 11:51 |
| Nov | 32% | 32% | 6.0 | 11:34 |
| Dec | 25% | 20% | 5.7 | 11:27 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Azare is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 31 °C88 °F and lows 13 °C55 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 9.9 °C17.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 624 mm25 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 73% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is August (202 mm8.0 in), the driest is January (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 15% in March to 77% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in September to 7 km/h (4 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Azare
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 31 °C88 °F to 32 °C89 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C104 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Azare
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 3187 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C76 °F, about 132 mm5.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (October–May) — highs 3188 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1355 to 25 °C77 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Azare compares
Compared with Chakwama, about 59 km to the west, Azare has practically the same average temperature and receives 6% less precipitation (624 mm25 in vs 665 mm26 in).
Of the 74 places in Nigeria covered by World Climates, Azare is the 12th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 69th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Nigeria climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Koutiala (Mali, Aw), San (Mali, BSh) and Ségou (Mali, BSh).
Nearby places
- Chakwama 59 km · 27 °C81 °F · 665 mm26 in
- Hadejia 88 km · 28 °C82 °F · 578 mm23 in
- Nguru 137 km · 28 °C82 °F · 508 mm20 in
- Bauchi 156 km · 26 °C79 °F · 766 mm30 in
- Gashua 162 km · 28 °C82 °F · 478 mm19 in
- Kano 186 km · 26 °C79 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Gombe 187 km · 26 °C79 °F · 908 mm36 in
- Pindiga 206 km · 26 °C78 °F · 962 mm38 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Azare?
May is the warmest month in Azare, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Azare?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 13 °C (55 °F).
When does it rain the most in Azare?
August is the wettest month with about 202 mm (8.0 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Azare?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.