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Gombe State
Gombe State
Gombe State, Nigeria

Kumo

Kumo is a town in Gombe State, Nigeria, 427 m above sea level. It has a population of about 35,712. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population35,712
Local time01:44
10.05° N, 11.21° EElevation 427 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Kumoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low33° / 22°
Rain this month36mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Kumo at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month38°C

Average high in April

Coolest month22°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

215 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Kumo

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct33°22°
Mon26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct34°24°
Wed28 Oct34°23°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct34°22°
Sat31 Oct34°23°
Sun1 Nov34°24°
Mon2 Nov35°25°

When to go to Kumo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score726053402827354139395869
High32°34°37°38°36°34°30°29°30°33°34°32°
Low17°19°23°25°25°24°22°22°22°22°21°18°
Rain (mm)0022456861512151213610
Wet days002611192426251020

What's on in Kumo

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.

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 3 · 1 km

Fossils in Nigeria
Cretaceous · 3

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Kumo

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

Places near Kumo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kumo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kumo.
What is the hottest month in Kumo?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kumo?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kumo?
August is the wettest month with about 215 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.