Sokoto weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Sokoto: highs of 32°C (89°F) and about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 14°C (58°F) and cloud cover 22% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and about as wet; February brings highs of 35°C (96°F) and 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Sokoto, the largest city in Sokoto. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Sokoto?
best month Weather score 93/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Sokoto.
Does it rain a lot in Sokoto in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 0 mm (0.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Sokoto in January?
Days average 32°C (89°F) and nights 14°C (58°F).
Sokoto weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (89°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 0 mm | 22% | best |
| February | 35°C (96°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0 mm | 24% | best |
| March | 39°C (102°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 mm | 35% | fair |
| April | 41°C (105°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 7 mm | 52% | least pleasant |
| May | 39°C (103°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 33 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
| June | 36°C (97°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 95 mm | 64% | least pleasant |
| July | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (87°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 250 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm | 52% | fair |
| October | 34°C (92°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 23 mm | 34% | best |
| November | 34°C (93°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0 mm | 22% | best |
| December | 32°C (89°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 0 mm | 19% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Sokoto in January
Weather can differ a lot within Sokoto: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.