Gashua climate
Gashua (Nigeria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 478 mm19 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gashua climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3086 | 1355 | 2171 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3493 | 1661 | 2577 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 38100 | 2069 | 2984 | 00.0 |
| Apr | 41106 | 2476 | 3391 | 20.1 |
| May | 41106 | 2780 | 3493 | 120.5 |
| Jun | 39101 | 2679 | 3290 | 562.2 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2475 | 2985 | 1224.8 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2373 | 2781 | 1987.8 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2272 | 2781 | 753.0 |
| Oct | 3595 | 2069 | 2882 | 110.5 |
| Nov | 3493 | 1762 | 2578 | 00.0 |
| Dec | 3188 | 1456 | 2272 | 00.0 |
| Year | 41106 | 1355 | 2882 | 47819 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18% | 19% | 5.8 | 11:27 |
| Feb | 14% | 27% | 6.1 | 11:42 |
| Mar | 12% | 45% | 6.6 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 16% | 58% | 6.7 | 12:24 |
| May | 28% | 62% | 6.6 | 12:43 |
| Jun | 44% | 63% | 6.3 | 12:53 |
| Jul | 60% | 70% | 5.9 | 12:49 |
| Aug | 75% | 76% | 5.7 | 12:33 |
| Sep | 71% | 58% | 6.1 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 47% | 43% | 6.1 | 11:49 |
| Nov | 25% | 29% | 6.0 | 11:31 |
| Dec | 21% | 18% | 5.7 | 11:22 |
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 Gashua is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 27 °C80 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 13 °C55 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.4 °C22.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 478 mm19 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 83% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–May. The wettest month is August (198 mm7.8 in), the driest is January (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 12% in March to 75% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in September to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Gashua
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January. Average highs then reach 30 °C86 °F to 31 °C88 °F. Precipitation is 0 mm0.0 in to 0 mm0.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C106 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Gashua
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 3188 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 2272 to 26 °C79 °F, about 113 mm4.4 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 3086 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1355 to 27 °C80 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Gashua compares
The nearest larger place is Chakwama, about 209 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Gashua is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer. It receives 28% less precipitation (478 mm19 in vs 665 mm26 in). The difference is largest in June (2.1 °C3.8 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 74 places in Nigeria. By annual mean temperature, Gashua is the 6th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 74th wettest. See all of them on the Nigeria climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Tahoua (Niger, BSh), Zinder (Niger, BSh) and Maradi (Niger, BSh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Nguru 63 km · 28 °C82 °F · 508 mm20 in
- Climate in Hadejia 118 km · 28 °C82 °F · 578 mm23 in
- Climate in Azare 162 km · 27 °C81 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Climate in Chakwama 209 km · 27 °C81 °F · 665 mm26 in
- Climate in Zinder 245 km · 27 °C81 °F · 417 mm16 in
- Climate in Maiduguri 257 km · 28 °C83 °F · 546 mm21 in
- Climate in Gombe 288 km · 26 °C79 °F · 908 mm36 in
- Climate in Kano 291 km · 26 °C79 °F · 628 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gashua?
May is the warmest month in Gashua. Its average high is 41 °C (106 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (80 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gashua?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 13 °C (55 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gashua?
August is the wettest month with about 198 mm (7.8 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Gashua?
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. The gaps are largest 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.