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Sokoto
Sokoto
Sokoto, Nigeria

Gandi

Gandi is a small town in Sokoto, Nigeria, 278 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13,940. 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
Population13,940
Local time08:46
12.96° N, 5.74° EElevation 278 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Gandiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Gandi at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in April

Coolest month23°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

187 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Gandi

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Sunny · wind 1 km/h · humidity 44%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct36°19°
Sat31 Oct36°19°
Sun1 Nov37°20°
Mon2 Nov36°21°
Tue3 Nov37°21°
Wed4 Nov36°21°

When to go to Gandi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score736057544426293532485769
High32°35°38°41°39°37°33°31°33°36°35°32°
Low16°18°22°25°27°26°24°23°24°23°20°17°
Rain (mm)001334751561871051300
Wet days0002614242721400

What's on in Gandi

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 Gandi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Gandi

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

Places near Gandi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gandi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gandi.
What is the hottest month in Gandi?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Gandi?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gandi?
August is the wettest month with about 187 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.