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Plateau State, Nigeria

Barakin

Barakin is a locality in Plateau State, Nigeria, 1,297 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time09:51
9.87° N, 8.92° EElevation 1,297 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Barakinweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month50mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

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

Barakin at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in April

Coolest month17°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

281 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 6.9 km

Weather in Barakin

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 28%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct29°18°
Sat24 Oct29°17°
Sun25 Oct29°18°
Mon26 Oct30°17°
Tue27 Oct30°18°
Wed28 Oct29°21°
Thu29 Oct29°20°
Fri30 Oct29°19°
Sat31 Oct29°19°

When to go to Barakin

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score938565464454545457598892
High27°29°31°31°28°26°24°24°25°26°27°27°
Low13°14°17°19°19°18°17°17°17°16°15°13°
Rain (mm)0113921742142632811815011
Wet days0041017212425211311

What's on in Barakin

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

Monuments and museums in Barakin

All monuments

Nature around Barakin

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 Barakin

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Barakin

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

Places near Barakin

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Barakin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Barakin.
What is the hottest month in Barakin?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Barakin?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Barakin?
August is the wettest month with about 281 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.