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Tarka Valley
Sokoto, Nigeria

Goronyo

Goronyo is a city in Sokoto, Nigeria, 279 m above sea level. It has a population of about 182,118 (2006). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now22°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population182,118
Local time05:25
13.44° N, 5.67° EElevation 279 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Goronyoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Goronyo at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in April

Coolest month16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

156 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Goronyo

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct35°21°
Mon26 Oct36°21°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct37°22°
Fri30 Oct36°22°
Sat31 Oct36°23°
Sun1 Nov37°22°
Mon2 Nov37°23°

When to go to Goronyo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score776357565034273429515973
High31°34°38°41°40°38°34°32°34°37°35°32°
Low16°18°21°25°27°27°25°24°24°23°20°17°
Rain (mm)0002256014215683800
Wet days0001310212618300

What's on in Goronyo

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Goronyo

Nature in Nigeria

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Nigeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Goronyo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Goronyo

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

Goronyo from above

Getting to Goronyo

Sadiq Abubakar III International AirportSKO
77 km
Umaru Musa Yar'adua AirportDKA
221 km

Places near Goronyo

Places with a climate like Goronyo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Goronyo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Goronyo.
What is the hottest month in Goronyo?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Goronyo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Goronyo?
August is the wettest month with about 156 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.