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Adamawa
Adamawa, Nigeria

Handa

Handa is a locality in Adamawa, Nigeria, 294 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time17:31
9.81° N, 12.51° EElevation 294 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Handaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low33° / 23°
Rain this month53mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Handa at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month39°C

Average high in March

Coolest month23°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJuly

171 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Handa

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Sunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct34°25°
Sun1 Nov34°26°
Mon2 Nov37°26°
Tue3 Nov36°23°
Wed4 Nov36°24°
Thu5 Nov36°23°
Fri6 Nov35°25°
Sat7 Nov35°26°

When to go to Handa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score635854382125333937355461
High34°37°39°39°36°34°31°29°30°33°35°34°
Low20°22°25°27°26°25°24°23°23°23°22°20°
Rain (mm)00436861161712071585310
Wet days001713242828271220

What's on in Handa

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 Handa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Handa

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

Places near Handa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Handa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Handa.
What is the hottest month in Handa?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Handa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Handa?
July is the wettest month with about 171 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.