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Gombe State
Gombe State
Gombe State, Nigeria

Dong

Dong is a locality in Gombe State, Nigeria, 331 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time20:52
9.95° N, 11.69° EElevation 331 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Dongweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec32October
October: high / low33° / 23°
Rain this month38mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Dong at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month38°C

Average high in April

Coolest month22°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJuly

156 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Dong

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 54%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct33°26°
Sat24 Oct33°23°
Sun25 Oct32°21°
Mon26 Oct33°22°
Tue27 Oct33°23°
Wed28 Oct32°24°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct33°24°
Sat31 Oct33°24°
Sun1 Nov34°24°

When to go to Dong

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score695853362025344139325766
High33°35°38°38°36°34°31°29°30°33°34°33°
Low17°18°22°26°26°25°23°22°22°23°20°17°
Rain (mm)0022864871561991283810
Wet days002815252928271321

What's on in Dong

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.

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km

Fossils in Nigeria
Cretaceous · 1

Formations around the town

Jessu Formation · 1

Towns and villages around Dong

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

Places near Dong

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dong?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dong.
What is the hottest month in Dong?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Dong?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dong?
July is the wettest month with about 156 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.