Kano climate
Kano (Nigeria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 628 mm25 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kano climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3086 | 1152 | 2069 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3492 | 1458 | 2475 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 3798 | 1865 | 2882 | 80.3 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2272 | 3187 | 180.7 |
| May | 38101 | 2475 | 3188 | 481.9 |
| Jun | 3697 | 2474 | 3086 | 712.8 |
| Jul | 3492 | 2272 | 2882 | 1435.6 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 2048.0 |
| Sep | 3391 | 2169 | 2780 | 1054.1 |
| Oct | 3494 | 1966 | 2780 | 230.9 |
| Nov | 3391 | 1558 | 2475 | 70.3 |
| Dec | 3086 | 1253 | 2170 | 00.0 |
| Year | 39102 | 1152 | 2679 | 62825 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24% | 24% | 5.5 | 11:29 |
| Feb | 19% | 30% | 5.9 | 11:44 |
| Mar | 17% | 54% | 6.3 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 28% | 63% | 6.6 | 12:23 |
| May | 44% | 70% | 6.5 | 12:40 |
| Jun | 54% | 63% | 6.2 | 12:49 |
| Jul | 64% | 68% | 5.8 | 12:46 |
| Aug | 75% | 71% | 5.6 | 12:31 |
| Sep | 71% | 55% | 6.1 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 53% | 42% | 6.1 | 11:50 |
| Nov | 34% | 36% | 5.9 | 11:33 |
| Dec | 29% | 20% | 5.5 | 11:25 |
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 Kano is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 11 °C52 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.6 °C19 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 628 mm25 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 (204 mm8.0 in), the driest is January (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 17% in March to 75% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (1 mph) in September to 4 km/h (3 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kano
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 30 °C86 °F to 30 °C86 °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 39 °C102 °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.
Kano weather by month
- January30 °C86 °F / 11 °C52 °F
- February34 °C92 °F / 14 °C58 °F
- March37 °C98 °F / 18 °C65 °F
- April39 °C102 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- May38 °C101 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- June36 °C97 °F / 24 °C74 °F
- July34 °C92 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- August31 °C88 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- September33 °C91 °F / 21 °C69 °F
- October34 °C94 °F / 19 °C66 °F
- November33 °C91 °F / 15 °C58 °F
- December30 °C86 °F / 12 °C53 °F
What to pack for Kano
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 3188 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2169 to 24 °C74 °F, about 131 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 3086 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1152 to 24 °C75 °F, about 13 mm0.5 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 Kano compares
Of the 74 places in Nigeria covered by World Climates, Kano is the 21st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 68th 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
- Zaria 131 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,129 mm44 in
- Chakwama 134 km · 27 °C81 °F · 665 mm26 in
- Funtua 141 km · 24 °C76 °F · 871 mm34 in
- Katsina 148 km · 27 °C80 °F · 691 mm27 in
- Hadejia 173 km · 28 °C82 °F · 578 mm23 in
- Azare 186 km · 27 °C81 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Kaduna 202 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,399 mm55 in
- Gusau 202 km · 27 °C80 °F · 748 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kano?
May is the warmest month in Kano, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kano?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kano?
August is the wettest month with about 204 mm (8.0 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Kano?
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.