Borno State, Nigeria
Dana
Dana is a locality in Borno State, Nigeria, 334 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now33°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time09:14
12.51° N, 12.36° EElevation 334 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dana at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 17:4711 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous93% · Moonrise 19:51Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month40°C
Average high in April
Coolest month15°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
145 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Dana
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 20%
Today28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct36°24°
Fri30 Oct37°25°
Sat31 Oct37°25°
Sun1 Nov38°25°
Mon2 Nov37°25°
Tue3 Nov37°25°
Wed4 Nov38°24°
Thu5 Nov37°25°
Fri6 Nov37°24°
When to go to Dana
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 | 80 | 67 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 40 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 50 | 62 | 76 |
| High | 30° | 33° | 37° | 40° | 40° | 38° | 34° | 32° | 34° | 36° | 34° | 31° |
| Low | 15° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 44 | 131 | 145 | 65 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Dana
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 Dana
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dana.
What is the hottest month in Dana?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Dana?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dana?
August is the wettest month with about 145 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.