Hadejia climate
Hadejia (Nigeria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 578 mm23 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hadejia climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3187 | 1355 | 2271 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3594 | 1661 | 2578 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 38101 | 2068 | 2985 | 20.1 |
| Apr | 41105 | 2475 | 3290 | 60.2 |
| May | 40104 | 2678 | 3391 | 281.1 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2578 | 3289 | 732.9 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2475 | 2984 | 1425.6 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2272 | 2780 | 2108.3 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2271 | 2781 | 953.7 |
| Oct | 3595 | 2068 | 2882 | 160.6 |
| Nov | 3494 | 1661 | 2577 | 50.2 |
| Dec | 3188 | 1356 | 2272 | 00.0 |
| Year | 41105 | 1355 | 2882 | 57823 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19% | 21% | 5.7 | 11:28 |
| Feb | 14% | 28% | 6.1 | 11:43 |
| Mar | 12% | 46% | 6.5 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 20% | 60% | 6.7 | 12:24 |
| May | 35% | 62% | 6.6 | 12:42 |
| Jun | 48% | 65% | 6.2 | 12:51 |
| Jul | 61% | 69% | 5.9 | 12:47 |
| Aug | 76% | 76% | 5.7 | 12:32 |
| Sep | 73% | 56% | 6.1 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 50% | 40% | 6.2 | 11:50 |
| Nov | 27% | 27% | 6.0 | 11:32 |
| Dec | 23% | 18% | 5.6 | 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 Hadejia is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 31 °C87 °F and lows 13 °C55 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 11.2 °C20.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 578 mm23 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 77% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–April. The wettest month is August (210 mm8.3 in), the driest is December (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 12% in March to 76% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in September to 9 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hadejia
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 31 °C87 °F to 31 °C88 °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 41 °C105 °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 Hadejia
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 3188 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 2271 to 25 °C78 °F, about 130 mm5.1 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 3187 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 1355 to 26 °C78 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Hadejia compares
Compared with Nguru, about 65 km to the northeast, Hadejia has practically the same average temperature and receives 14% more precipitation (578 mm23 in vs 508 mm20 in). The difference is largest in June (0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler).
Of the 74 places in Nigeria covered by World Climates, Hadejia is the 10th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 71st 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: Ségou (Mali, BSh), Maradi (Niger, BSh) and San (Mali, BSh).
Nearby places
- Nguru 65 km · 28 °C82 °F · 508 mm20 in
- Azare 88 km · 27 °C81 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Chakwama 108 km · 27 °C81 °F · 665 mm26 in
- Gashua 118 km · 28 °C82 °F · 478 mm19 in
- Kano 173 km · 26 °C79 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Zinder 189 km · 27 °C81 °F · 417 mm16 in
- Bauchi 239 km · 26 °C79 °F · 766 mm30 in
- Gombe 270 km · 26 °C79 °F · 908 mm36 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hadejia?
May is the warmest month in Hadejia, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hadejia?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 13 °C (55 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hadejia?
August is the wettest month with about 210 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Hadejia?
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.