Sokoto weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sokoto, Nigeria. Like most weather services, we show Sokoto at one spot: Sokoto, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was clear and 29°C (85°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 6%
- 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 Apr–Aug
About Sokoto weather
Is it raining in Sokoto right now?
No. It’s clear and 29° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Sokoto this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 38–38° and lows of 23–24°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Sokoto lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sokoto?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Sokoto weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sokoto?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sokoto is Oct–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (87°F) in August to 41°C (105°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Sokoto?
August is the wettest month, with about 250 mm (9.8 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Sokoto?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 41°C (105°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Sokoto have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sokoto weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Sokoto), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Sokoto
Weather can differ a lot within Sokoto: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.