Kano
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kano month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kano are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and August the wettest (about 213 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0 | 14.1 | 0 | 11.0 |
| February | 31.3 | 16.1 | 1 | 10.8 |
| March | 36.6 | 20.7 | 0 | 10.7 |
| April | 38.7 | 23.6 | 0 | 10.7 |
| May | 38.1 | 25.2 | 11 | 10.7 |
| June | 34.3 | 23.8 | 72 | 10.2 |
| July | 30.9 | 22.5 | 127 | 9.3 |
| August | 29.2 | 21.8 | 213 | 8.1 |
| September | 31.0 | 21.9 | 127 | 9.7 |
| October | 33.2 | 20.4 | 17 | 10.6 |
| November | 32.4 | 17.8 | 0 | 10.8 |
| December | 29.6 | 15.5 | 0 | 10.9 |
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01 · OverviewKano, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kano took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kano
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kano
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Kano
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kano
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kano
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Kano
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kano
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kano located and what are its coordinates?
Kano is situated in Nigeria at geographic coordinates 12.0001, 8.5167 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kano?
Kano has a recorded population of approximately 4,910,000 and observes the Africa/Lagos time zone (NGN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kano?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kano include en-NG, ha, yo, ig, ff, and the circulating currency is NGN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kano?
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