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Sokoto
Sokoto, Nigeria

Balla

Balla is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 267 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now35°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time11:50
13.36° N, 5.58° EElevation 267 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Ballaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low36° / 24°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Balla at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in April

Coolest month16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

164 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Balla

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 20%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct35°21°
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct37°22°
Sat31 Oct36°21°
Sun1 Nov36°20°
Mon2 Nov36°21°
Tue3 Nov37°22°

When to go to Balla

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score766357564933283329505871
High31°34°38°41°40°38°34°32°34°36°35°32°
Low16°19°22°25°27°27°25°24°24°24°21°18°
Rain (mm)0002276415216487900
Wet days0001411222619400

What's on in Balla

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

Nature around Balla

Nature in Nigeria

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Balla

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Balla

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

Places near Balla

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balla?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balla.
What is the hottest month in Balla?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Balla?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balla?
August is the wettest month with about 164 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.