Zaria weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 24°C (75°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Feb. Zaria sits 645 m (2,116 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 61%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–FebOff season Jul–Sep
About Zaria weather
Is it raining in Zaria right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 24° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Zaria this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–34° and lows of 18–20°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Zaria lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Zaria?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Zaria weather by month
When is the best time to visit Zaria?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Zaria is Oct–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in August to 35°C (96°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Zaria?
August is the wettest month, with about 288 mm (11.3 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Zaria?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (96°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
Does Zaria have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Zaria weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months