Chakwama climate
Chakwama (Nigeria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 665 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chakwama climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3188 | 1355 | 2271 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3595 | 1661 | 2578 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 38100 | 2068 | 2984 | 150.6 |
| Apr | 40103 | 2474 | 3289 | 210.8 |
| May | 39101 | 2577 | 3289 | 582.3 |
| Jun | 3698 | 2476 | 3087 | 752.9 |
| Jul | 3492 | 2373 | 2883 | 1495.9 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2271 | 2679 | 2078.1 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2170 | 2780 | 1104.3 |
| Oct | 3494 | 2069 | 2781 | 251.0 |
| Nov | 3493 | 1661 | 2577 | 40.2 |
| Dec | 3289 | 1356 | 2272 | 00.0 |
| Year | 40103 | 1355 | 2781 | 66526 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22% | 25% | 5.6 | 11:31 |
| Feb | 18% | 31% | 5.9 | 11:45 |
| Mar | 16% | 65% | 6.3 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 29% | 74% | 6.3 | 12:22 |
| May | 46% | 74% | 6.2 | 12:39 |
| Jun | 55% | 67% | 5.8 | 12:48 |
| Jul | 66% | 73% | 5.6 | 12:44 |
| Aug | 77% | 80% | 5.4 | 12:30 |
| Sep | 74% | 62% | 5.8 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 57% | 47% | 6.0 | 11:51 |
| Nov | 34% | 35% | 5.9 | 11:35 |
| Dec | 27% | 20% | 5.6 | 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 Chakwama is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C101 °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 665 mm26 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 70% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is August (207 mm8.1 in), the driest is January (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 16% 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 2 km/h (2 mph) in September to 6 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 Chakwama
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 °C103 °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 Chakwama
- Wetter months (May–September) — highs 3188 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 2170 to 25 °C77 °F, about 120 mm4.7 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–April) — highs 3188 to 40 °C103 °F, lows 1355 to 24 °C74 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Chakwama compares
Compared with Kano, about 134 km to the west, Chakwama is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer and receives 6% more precipitation (665 mm26 in vs 628 mm25 in). The difference is largest in January (1.4 °C2.5 °F warmer).
Of the 74 places in Nigeria covered by World Climates, Chakwama is the 13th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 67th 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 Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso, BSh).
Nearby places
- Azare 59 km · 27 °C81 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Hadejia 108 km · 28 °C82 °F · 578 mm23 in
- Kano 134 km · 26 °C79 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Bauchi 140 km · 26 °C79 °F · 766 mm30 in
- Nguru 170 km · 28 °C82 °F · 508 mm20 in
- Jos 200 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,034 mm41 in
- Gashua 209 km · 28 °C82 °F · 478 mm19 in
- Gombe 217 km · 26 °C79 °F · 908 mm36 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chakwama?
May is the warmest month in Chakwama, with an average high of 39 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chakwama?
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 Chakwama?
August is the wettest month with about 207 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Chakwama?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 466 m, while Chakwama lies at about 400 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.