When to go · Sokoto
Sokoto in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (40 °C (104 °F)+ before the rains), Jul–Aug (heaviest rain).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (104 °F (40 °C)+ before the rains), Jul–Aug (heaviest rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (40 °C (104 °F)+ before the rains), Jul–Aug (heaviest rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (104 °F (40 °C)+ before the rains), Jul–Aug (heaviest rain).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Sokoto's best window: Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry).
- DecemberGreatInside Sokoto's best window: Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry).
- JanuaryGreatInside Sokoto's best window: Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry).
- FebruaryGreatInside Sokoto's best window: Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry).
Weather in May
- SokotoHighs around 39 °C (102 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 102 °F (39 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 6 days
- Sahel north, Nigeria · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurihot
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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria overall
- Low
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- Low
Nigeria overall: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sokoto, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 39 °C (102 °F)102 °F (39 °C)
Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
May: 6
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (40 °C+ before the rains), Jul–Aug (heaviest rain).
January: Inside Sokoto's best window: Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry).
Sokoto: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen