Birnin Kebbi climate
Birnin Kebbi (Nigeria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 790 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Birnin Kebbi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3290 | 1559 | 2475 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3697 | 1865 | 2781 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 39103 | 2271 | 3187 | 20.1 |
| Apr | 41105 | 2678 | 3392 | 120.5 |
| May | 39101 | 2680 | 3391 | 532.1 |
| Jun | 3696 | 2577 | 3087 | 1124.4 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2374 | 2882 | 1736.8 |
| Aug | 3087 | 2272 | 2680 | 25410.0 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2272 | 2780 | 1425.6 |
| Oct | 3392 | 2170 | 2781 | 391.5 |
| Nov | 3494 | 1763 | 2678 | 10.1 |
| Dec | 3290 | 1559 | 2475 | 00.0 |
| Year | 41105 | 1559 | 2882 | 79031 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21% | 29% | 5.4 | 11:28 |
| Feb | 18% | 34% | 5.7 | 11:43 |
| Mar | 17% | 50% | 6.1 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 32% | 63% | 6.3 | 12:24 |
| May | 49% | 70% | 6.2 | 12:42 |
| Jun | 60% | 62% | 6.0 | 12:51 |
| Jul | 71% | 70% | 5.6 | 12:47 |
| Aug | 82% | 76% | 5.2 | 12:32 |
| Sep | 82% | 57% | 5.8 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 68% | 38% | 6.0 | 11:50 |
| Nov | 41% | 28% | 5.8 | 11:32 |
| Dec | 29% | 26% | 5.4 | 11:24 |
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 Birnin Kebbi is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 41 °C105 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 32 °C90 °F and lows 15 °C59 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 9.5 °C17.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 790 mm31 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 72% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is August (254 mm10.0 in), the driest is December (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 17% in March to 82% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 26%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (2 mph) in September to 7 km/h (4 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Birnin Kebbi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January and October: average highs of 32 °C90 °F to 33 °C92 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 30 °C87 °F, very wet (254 mm10.0 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
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 Birnin Kebbi
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 3087 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C77 °F, about 170 mm6.7 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 3290 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 1559 to 26 °C80 °F, about 14 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Birnin Kebbi compares
Compared with Sokoto, about 132 km to the northeast, Birnin Kebbi has practically the same average temperature and receives 13% more precipitation (790 mm31 in vs 700 mm28 in). The difference is largest in January (0.9 °C1.6 °F warmer).
Of the 74 places in Nigeria covered by World Climates, Birnin Kebbi is the 5th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 62nd 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: San (Mali, BSh), Ouahigouya (Burkina Faso, BSh) and Ségou (Mali, BSh).
Nearby places
- Sokoto 132 km · 28 °C82 °F · 700 mm28 in
- Niamey 255 km · 29 °C84 °F · 546 mm21 in
- Gusau 270 km · 27 °C80 °F · 748 mm29 in
- Tahoua 294 km · 28 °C83 °F · 464 mm18 in
- Maradi 335 km · 28 °C82 °F · 552 mm22 in
- Funtua 354 km · 24 °C76 °F · 871 mm34 in
- Katsina 374 km · 27 °C80 °F · 691 mm27 in
- Kisi 377 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,058 mm42 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Birnin Kebbi?
April is the warmest month in Birnin Kebbi, with an average high of 41 °C (105 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Birnin Kebbi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (59 °F).
When does it rain the most in Birnin Kebbi?
August is the wettest month with about 254 mm (10.0 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Birnin Kebbi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January and October.
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.