Best time to visit Kano: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Kano are Jan, Feb, Nov and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Nov and Dec
Off season
Mar, Apr and Sep
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 14.8°C – 29.5°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Feb
BestTemp: 17.3°C – 31.8°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Mar
Temp: 21.8°C – 37.3°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Apr
Temp: 24.3°C – 38.9°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
May
Temp: 25.6°C – 38.6°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Jun
Temp: 23.7°C – 34.1°C
Rain: 85mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Jul
Temp: 22.6°C – 31°C
Rain: 140mm
Sunshine: 9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Aug
Temp: 21.9°C – 29.2°C
Rain: 200mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 7.1/10
Sep
Temp: 22°C – 31°C
Rain: 161mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
Temp: 20.5°C – 33.2°C
Rain: 20mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Nov
BestTemp: 18.9°C – 32.3°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Dec
BestTemp: 16.3°C – 30.3°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Kano are January, February, November, and December. In January, highs average 29.5C and lows 14.8C with 11.0 hours of sunshine a day; February brings highs of 31.8C and lows of 17.3C with 10.6 hours of sun; November highs reach 32.3C with lows of 18.9C and 10.7 hours of sunshine; December highs sit at 30.3C with lows of 16.3C and 10.9 hours of sun. None of these months records any rainfall, keeping conditions dry throughout.
Outside this window, conditions shift quickly: April is the hottest month, with highs averaging 38.9C, while August is the wettest, with 200mm of rain recorded on average. Peak season also includes July and August, so travelers arriving during those overlapping peak months should expect either heavier rain or the sharpest heat of the year compared with the drier best months.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.