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Sokoto, Nigeria

Balkore

Balkore is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 269 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time23:55
13.30° N, 5.23° EElevation 269 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Balkoreweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low36° / 24°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Balkore at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in April

Coolest month17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

164 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Balkore

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Partly cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°26°
Sat24 Oct35°22°
Sun25 Oct34°21°
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct36°21°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct36°22°
Sat31 Oct36°22°
Sun1 Nov36°21°

When to go to Balkore

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score746157564933283430505871
High31°34°38°41°40°37°34°32°34°36°35°32°
Low17°20°23°26°28°27°25°24°24°24°21°19°
Rain (mm)0002306515816487800
Wet days0001411222619400

What's on in Balkore

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Nigeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Balkore

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Balkore

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Balkore

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balkore?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balkore.
What is the hottest month in Balkore?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Balkore?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balkore?
August is the wettest month with about 164 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.