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Sokoto, Nigeria

Gaze

Gaze is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 253 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 time18:29
13.27° N, 4.89° EElevation 253 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Gazeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Gaze 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

179 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Gaze

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 40%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct36°23°
Sun25 Oct35°22°
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct36°21°
Wed28 Oct36°23°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct35°22°
Sat31 Oct36°23°
Sun1 Nov37°22°
Mon2 Nov37°22°

When to go to Gaze

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score736057554831283330505869
High32°35°38°41°40°37°34°32°34°36°35°32°
Low17°19°22°25°27°27°25°24°24°23°20°18°
Rain (mm)0004326815817990800
Wet days0001411222719400

What's on in Gaze

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 Gaze

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

Places near Gaze

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gaze?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gaze.
What is the hottest month in Gaze?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Gaze?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gaze?
August is the wettest month with about 179 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.