When to go · Sokoto

Sokoto in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Low; Nigeria overall
Prices: Medium; Nigeria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SokotoHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 3 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: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.

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

First month

Second month

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.

January: Inside Sokoto's best window: Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry).

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