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Sokoto
Sokoto, Nigeria

Gantamau

Gantamau is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 322 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:28
12.99° N, 5.36° EElevation 322 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Gantamauweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low35° / 23°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Gantamau at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in April

Coolest month23°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

186 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Gantamau

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 28%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct37°29°
Sat31 Oct36°22°
Sun1 Nov36°23°
Mon2 Nov37°23°
Tue3 Nov38°24°
Wed4 Nov37°23°
Thu5 Nov37°23°
Fri6 Nov36°23°
Sat7 Nov36°23°
Sun8 Nov37°21°

When to go to Gantamau

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score746157534526303633486171
High31°34°38°40°39°37°33°31°33°35°34°32°
Low17°19°22°25°27°26°24°23°24°23°20°18°
Rain (mm)00133572172186991000
Wet days0012614232821400

What's on in Gantamau

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 Gantamau

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Gantamau

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

Places near Gantamau

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gantamau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gantamau.
What is the hottest month in Gantamau?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Gantamau?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gantamau?
August is the wettest month with about 186 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.