Katsina climate
Katsina (Nigeria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 691 mm27 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Katsina climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3085 | 1355 | 2170 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3392 | 1661 | 2577 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 3798 | 2068 | 2883 | 20.1 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2474 | 3188 | 100.4 |
| May | 38101 | 2577 | 3289 | 381.5 |
| Jun | 3696 | 2476 | 3086 | 973.8 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2373 | 2781 | 1787.0 |
| Aug | 2985 | 2271 | 2578 | 2309.1 |
| Sep | 3087 | 2170 | 2678 | 1084.3 |
| Oct | 3392 | 2067 | 2680 | 190.7 |
| Nov | 3391 | 1661 | 2476 | 80.3 |
| Dec | 3086 | 1356 | 2271 | 00.0 |
| Year | 39102 | 1355 | 2780 | 69127 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19% | 21% | 5.5 | 11:26 |
| Feb | 15% | 27% | 5.8 | 11:42 |
| Mar | 13% | 44% | 6.2 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 22% | 59% | 6.4 | 12:24 |
| May | 38% | 68% | 6.3 | 12:43 |
| Jun | 53% | 61% | 6.1 | 12:53 |
| Jul | 67% | 68% | 5.7 | 12:49 |
| Aug | 79% | 75% | 5.4 | 12:33 |
| Sep | 75% | 58% | 6.0 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 51% | 42% | 6.0 | 11:49 |
| Nov | 28% | 32% | 5.8 | 11:31 |
| Dec | 24% | 17% | 5.5 | 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 Katsina is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 30 °C85 °F and lows 13 °C55 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.5 °C18.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 691 mm27 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 75% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–April. The wettest month is August (230 mm9.1 in), the driest is December (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 13% in March to 79% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 17%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in September to 13 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Katsina
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January. Average highs then reach 30 °C85 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 0 mm0.0 in to 0 mm0.0 in 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 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 Katsina
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 2985 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C76 °F, about 153 mm6.0 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 3085 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1355 to 25 °C77 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Katsina compares
The nearest larger place is Kano, about 148 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Katsina has practically the same average temperature. It receives 10% more precipitation (691 mm27 in vs 628 mm25 in). The difference is largest in September (0.9 °C1.7 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 74 places in Nigeria. By annual mean temperature, Katsina is the 17th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 66th 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 San (Mali, BSh), Ségou (Mali, BSh) and Koutiala (Mali, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Maradi 78 km · 28 °C82 °F · 552 mm22 in
- Climate in Gusau 137 km · 27 °C80 °F · 748 mm29 in
- Climate in Kano 148 km · 26 °C79 °F · 628 mm25 in
- Climate in Funtua 166 km · 24 °C76 °F · 871 mm34 in
- Climate in Zinder 175 km · 27 °C81 °F · 417 mm16 in
- Climate in Zaria 209 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,129 mm44 in
- Climate in Sokoto 256 km · 28 °C82 °F · 700 mm28 in
- Climate in Hadejia 271 km · 28 °C82 °F · 578 mm23 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Katsina?
May is the warmest month in Katsina. Its average high is 38 °C (101 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Katsina?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 30 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 13 °C (55 °F).
When does it rain the most in Katsina?
August is the wettest month with about 230 mm (9.1 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Katsina?
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.