Biu
Biu is a city in Borno State, Nigeria, 762 m above sea level. It has a population of about 175,760 (2006). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Biu at a glance
The months with the highest weather score
Average high in April
Average low in August
245 mm of rain
0 mm of rain
How Biu has grown
People living in the built-up area (25 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+193%74k in 1975 → 217k in 2025Weather in Biu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
Partly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 36%
When to go to Biu
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 67 | 56 | 45 | 38 | 36 | 43 | 47 | 45 | 53 | 71 | 77 |
| High | 30° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 34° | 31° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 31° | 32° | 30° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 104 | 176 | 231 | 245 | 192 | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Biu
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Biu
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Nigeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Biu
Universities and research institutes
Towns and villages around Biu
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Biu from above
Getting to Biu
Places near Biu
Places with a climate like Biu
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
