The climate of Sokoto
According to Abbreviationfinder, Sokoto is a large city in northwestern Nigeria, not far from the Niger border. The city is located on the border of the Sahel and the Sahara, at the confluence of the Sokoto and Rima rivers. Sokoto is located in the province of the same name, of which it is also the capital. The main source of income for the city is agriculture; mainly millet, Guinea maize, maize, cassava, rice and potatoes are grown.
Sokoto has a warm steppe climate, with one clearly distinguishable short rainy period, which lasts from June to September. Temperatures are on the high side all year round, with some peaks of 40 degrees Celsius or more. During the first and last months of the year, the nights can be a bit chilly.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| maximum temperature | minimum temperature | hours of sunshine per day | days of rainfall per month | ||
| January | 32℃ | 16℃ | 7 | 0 | |
| February | 36℃ | 19℃ | 8 | 0 | |
| March | 39℃ | 23℃ | 8 | 0 | |
| April | 41℃ | 26℃ | 8 | 1 | |
| May | 39℃ | 27℃ | 8 | 4 | |
| June | 36℃ | 25℃ | 8 | 8 | |
| July | 33℃ | 23℃ | 8 | 11 | |
| August | 31℃ | 23℃ | 7 | 14 | |
| September | 33℃ | 23℃ | 8 | 9 | |
| October | 37℃ | 23℃ | 9 | 2 | |
| November | 35℃ | 19℃ | 8 | 0 | |
| December | 33℃ | 17℃ | 7 | 0 |
The weather in Sokoto
Here you will find the weather forecast for Sokoto. View the current weather in Sokoto and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Sokoto. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Sokoto. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Sokoto? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.
An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.
The weather in January
In the month of January, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 16 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 0 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in February
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 36 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 19 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 0 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in March
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 39 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 0 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 41 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 26 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 1 day. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in May
In May, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 39 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 27 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 36 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 8 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in July
In the month of July, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 33 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in August
In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in September
In September, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 33 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 37 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 2 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 35 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 19 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 0 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
The weather in December
In the month of December, the average maximum temperature in Sokoto is around 33 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 17 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 0 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.
