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Sokoto, Nigeria

Doba

Doba is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 290 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:21
13.26° N, 5.31° EElevation 290 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Dobaweather 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.

Doba 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

173 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Doba

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 36%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct36°27°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct37°22°
Fri30 Oct37°22°
Sat31 Oct36°21°
Sun1 Nov37°22°
Mon2 Nov37°22°
Tue3 Nov37°23°
Wed4 Nov36°24°

When to go to Doba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score756257564933293531505971
High31°34°38°41°40°37°33°31°33°36°35°32°
Low17°20°23°26°28°27°25°24°24°24°21°18°
Rain (mm)0012316816717391800
Wet days0001411222619400

What's on in Doba

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.

Towns and villages around Doba

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

Places near Doba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Doba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Doba.
What is the hottest month in Doba?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Doba?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Doba?
August is the wettest month with about 173 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.