AI-generatedZaria at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,600 h
- Rain a year
- 800 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 644 m
Climate in Zaria
Zaria 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 37 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year, Zaria is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zaria
The best time to visit Zaria is from November to January. From February to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 231 mm.
Zaria through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zaria in the dry season
Oct – May
Fair
- 30–37 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Zaria in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Poor
- 29–32 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 88 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 – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – January
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: November – January
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:1818:12
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 06:05–06:46 · evening 17:43–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:05 · evening 18:25–18:33
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 Zaria compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Zaria in October?
In October, Zaria is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Zaria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min06:18 – 18:12
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Zaria
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 Zaria: score 79 against 52. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 52 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 21 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zaria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
79January30° · 8.6 h
In January, Zaria is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Zaria.
Zaria in January61February33° · 8.6 h
In February, Zaria is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Zaria.
Zaria in February48March36° · 8.5 h
In March, Zaria is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 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 Zaria.
Zaria in March46April37° · 7.9 h
In April, Zaria is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Zaria.
Zaria in April32May34° · 7.5 h
In May, Zaria is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zaria.
Zaria in May36June32° · 6.2 h
In June, Zaria is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 110 mm. On about 23 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 Zaria.
Zaria in June39July30° · 4.5 h
In July, Zaria is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 156 mm. On about 13 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 Zaria.
Zaria in July41August29° · 3.8 h
In August, Zaria is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 231 mm. On about 7 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 Zaria.
Zaria in August36September30° · 5.3 h
In September, Zaria is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 173 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zaria.
Zaria in September52October32° · 7.1 h
In October, Zaria is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Zaria.
Zaria in October66November33° · 9.0 h
In November, Zaria is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Zaria.
Zaria in November77December31° · 8.7 h
In December, Zaria is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Zaria.
Zaria in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zaria
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)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 21 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in April (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 172 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 | 79 | 30° | 15° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 33° | 18° | 8.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 36° | 22° | 8.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 37° | 24° | 7.9 h | 3 | 14 |
| MayMay | 32 | 34° | 23° | 7.5 h | 12 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 36 | 32° | 22° | 6.2 h | 17 | 110 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 30° | 21° | 4.5 h | 23 | 156 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 29° | 21° | 3.8 h | 26 | 231 |
| SeptemberSep | 36 | 30° | 21° | 5.3 h | 23 | 173 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 32° | 20° | 7.1 h | 9 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 33° | 17° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 31° | 15° | 8.7 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
11.11° N, 7.72° E · 644 m · Africa/Lagos
Sunshine hours in Zaria
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 7.1 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Zaria, 60 % 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 in Zaria: 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, Zaria has about 9 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Zaria
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 April (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 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 and clouds in Zaria
How breezy and how cloudy Zaria 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 Zaria 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 59 % of the sky over Zaria: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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 Zaria
How often the day gets hot in Zaria (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, Zaria has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Zaria
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Zaria 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.
Zaria has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during May half-term (score 33).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 40
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h
- Distance
- 4,550 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.
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Zaria compared
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Zaria vs Kaduna
In October Zaria has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs 44). During the day it is about as warm in Kaduna as in Zaria. Kaduna gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Zaria | Kaduna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Zaria ranks 2 of 16 destinations in this country.
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- 2ZariaThis page32°52
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- 6Kaduna32°44
- 7Lagos30°28°43
- 8Abuja31°33
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Frequently asked questions about Zaria
When is the best time to visit Zaria?
The best time to visit Zaria is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Zaria?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Zaria?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 231 mm. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zaria get?
Zaria gets around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.0 hours a day; in August there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Zaria in?
Zaria is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zaria?
A nonstop flight from London to Zaria takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zaria?
Zaria has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during May half-term (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 33, summer holidays 40, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 78.