AI-generatedKano at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,930 h
- Rain a year
- 641 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 484 m
Climate in Kano
Kano has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year, Kano is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:1518:08
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–06:43 · evening 17:40–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:02 · evening 18:21–18:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kano in October?
In October, Kano is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kano.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min06:15 – 18:08
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 15 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Lagos
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Kano
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.2 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Kano, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kano
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kano: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kano has about 4 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kano
How breezy and how cloudy Kano is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kano typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Kano: variable cloud, with about 8.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kano
How often the day gets hot in Kano (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kano has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kano
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 15 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in May (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 148 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84 | 29° | 14° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 32° | 16° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 36° | 19° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 39° | 22° | 8.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| MayMay | 47 | 38° | 25° | 8.5 h | 5 | 24 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 35° | 24° | 8.2 h | 12 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 37 | 31° | 23° | 6.5 h | 21 | 165 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 29° | 22° | 5.3 h | 24 | 237 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 31° | 22° | 6.9 h | 16 | 124 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 33° | 21° | 8.2 h | 4 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 33° | 17° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 82 | 30° | 14° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
12.00° N, 8.52° E · 484 m · Africa/Lagos
Best time to visit Kano
The best time to visit Kano is from December to January. From March to June and in October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 237 mm.
Kano through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kano in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 29–39 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Kano in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Poor
- 29–35 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kano for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kano
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Kano: score 84 against 57. In January, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. January has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 57 | 84better |
| Day high | 33° | 29° |
| Night low | 21° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 8.6 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 22 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 15 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Jun, Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Kano month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January29° · 9 h
In January, Kano is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in January66February32° · 9 h
In February, Kano is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in February49March36° · 9 h
In March, Kano is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in March49April39° · 9 h
In April, Kano is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in April47May38° · 9 h
In May, Kano is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in May32June35° · 8 h
In June, Kano is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in June37July31° · 7 h
In July, Kano is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 165 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in July44August29° · 5 h
In August, Kano is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 237 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in August43September31° · 7 h
In September, Kano is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 124 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in September57October33° · 8 h
In October, Kano is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in October64November33° · 9 h
In November, Kano is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kano.
Kano in November82December30° · 9 h
In December, Kano is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kano.
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Kano vs. Abuja
In October Kano has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs. 41). During the day Abuja is 3 °C cooler than Kano. Abuja gets 3 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Kano | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 57 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 20 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Nov |
Through the year
Nigeria in October: the best places
In October, Kano ranks 1 of 6 destinations in this country.
- KanoThis page33°57
- 2Lagos28°28°54
- 3Ibadan29°42
- 4Abuja30°41
- 5Port Harcourt29°28°41
- 6Benin City29°38
Planning a trip to Kano
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Kano in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kano has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 42).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 55 min
- Distance
- 4,460 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Kano
When is the best time to visit Kano?
The best time to visit Kano is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kano?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 22 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Kano?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is August with 237 mm. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kano get?
Kano gets around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.2 hours a day; in August there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Kano in?
Kano uses the time zone Africa/Lagos, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kano?
A nonstop flight from London to Kano takes about 5 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,460 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kano?
Kano has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 42). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 42, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 83.
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