AI-generatedSokoto at a glance
- Best time
- Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,930 h
- Rain a year
- 407 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 296 m
Climate in Sokoto
Sokoto 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 41 °C, while August is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year, Sokoto is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sokoto
The best time to visit Sokoto is in January. From February to July and from September to December it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. The wettest month is August with 181 mm of precipitation.
Sokoto through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sokoto in the dry season
All year except Aug
Fair
- 33–41 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Sokoto in the rainy season
Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
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
Feb – Jul, Sep – Dec
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February – March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 36°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:2918:20
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 06:16–06:57 · evening 17:52–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:07–06:16 · evening 18:34–18:42
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.
October in Sokoto compared with home
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In October, daytime highs rise from about 35° at the start of the month to 37° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 37° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Sokoto in October?
In October, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sokoto.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min06:29 – 18:20
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 18 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- 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
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Sokoto
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 Sokoto: score 62 against 47. In January, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. January has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 62better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 13 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 18 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sokoto month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January33° · 8.6 h
In January, Sokoto is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in January49February36° · 8.7 h
In February, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in February49March40° · 8.8 h
In March, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in March49April41° · 8.6 h
In April, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in April49May40° · 8.6 h
In May, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in May42June37° · 8.6 h
In June, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in June32July33° · 6.6 h
In July, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 90 mm. On about 28 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 Sokoto.
Sokoto in July30August31° · 5.2 h
In August, Sokoto is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 181 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in August43September33° · 7.0 h
In September, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 28 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 Sokoto.
Sokoto in September47October37° · 8.0 h
In October, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in October50November37° · 8.9 h
In November, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in November56December34° · 8.8 h
In December, Sokoto is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Sokoto.
Sokoto in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sokoto
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 18 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (17°), the warmest in May (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 154 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 | 62 | 33° | 17° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 36° | 20° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 40° | 24° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 41° | 27° | 8.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| MayMay | 49 | 40° | 28° | 8.6 h | 4 | 15 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 37° | 26° | 8.6 h | 7 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 33° | 24° | 6.6 h | 14 | 90 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 31° | 23° | 5.2 h | 19 | 181 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 33° | 23° | 7.0 h | 10 | 75 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 37° | 24° | 8.0 h | 3 | 13 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 37° | 21° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 34° | 18° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
13.06° N, 5.24° E · 296 m · Africa/Lagos
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sokoto
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 8.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Sokoto, 67 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Sokoto: 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, Sokoto has about 3 rainy days with 13 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sokoto
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Sokoto
How breezy and how cloudy Sokoto 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 Sokoto typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Sokoto: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Sokoto
How often the day gets hot in Sokoto (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, it is hot in Sokoto every day, with an average daytime high of 37 °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
Planning a trip to Sokoto
Weather for your travel dates
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Sokoto 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.
Sokoto has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 40 min
- Distance
- 4,300 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.
Good to know: Nigeria
- Currency
- Nigerian Naira (NGN)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +234
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Sokoto vs Niamey
In October the holiday weather in Sokoto and Niamey is about equally good (score 47 vs 50). During the day Niamey is 2 °C warmer than Sokoto. Niamey gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Sokoto | Niamey |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 39° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 |
| Best time | Jan | Jan |
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In October, Sokoto ranks 6 of 24 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Sokoto
When is the best time to visit Sokoto?
The best time to visit Sokoto is in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sokoto?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 27 °C. August is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Sokoto?
The wettest month is August with 181 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sokoto get?
Sokoto gets around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.9 hours a day; in August there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Sokoto in?
Sokoto is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sokoto?
A nonstop flight from London to Sokoto takes about 5 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,300 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sokoto?
Sokoto has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 48, summer holidays 31, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 59.