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Sokoto
Sokoto, Nigeria

Gurau

Gurau is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 283 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now23°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time02:27
13.49° N, 5.84° EElevation 283 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Gurauweather 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.

Gurau at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in April

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

152 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Gurau

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct36°21°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct37°22°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct36°21°
Sun1 Nov36°21°
Mon2 Nov36°21°
Tue3 Nov37°22°

When to go to Gurau

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score786557565034283429516074
High30°33°38°40°40°38°34°32°34°37°35°31°
Low15°17°21°24°27°26°25°24°24°23°19°16°
Rain (mm)0002225713115280800
Wet days0001310212618300

What's on in Gurau

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

Nature around Gurau

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 Gurau

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Gurau

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

Places near Gurau

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gurau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gurau.
What is the hottest month in Gurau?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Gurau?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gurau?
August is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.