When to go · Kano

Kano in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (heat and heavy rain; Jul–Aug wettest).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Low; Nigeria overall
Prices: Low; Nigeria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Kano

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (heat and heavy rain; Jul–Aug wettest).

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

KanoHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 11 days
Sahel north, Nigeria · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurifine
Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C (104 °F)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.Short rains Jun–Sep and 104 °F (40 °C)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.

Nigeria overall: Second rains in the south-west; New Yam festivals in the south-east.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kano, side by side.

First month

Second month

September: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (heat and heavy rain; Jul–Aug wettest).

January: Inside Kano's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler nights).

Kano: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.