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Borno State
Borno State
Borno State, Nigeria

Marka

Marka is a locality in Borno State, Nigeria, 306 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now21°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time01:22
11.53° N, 14.28° EElevation 306 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Markaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low36° / 22°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Marka at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in April

Coolest month23°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

198 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Marka

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct33°19°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct37°24°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct37°23°
Sun1 Nov38°24°
Mon2 Nov37°24°

When to go to Marka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score705858565336283430485867
High32°35°39°41°39°37°32°31°32°36°35°33°
Low15°17°21°24°26°25°24°23°23°22°19°16°
Rain (mm)000842781751981022400
Wet days000129222418400

What's on in Marka

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 Marka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Marka

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

Places near Marka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Marka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marka.
What is the hottest month in Marka?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Marka?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marka?
August is the wettest month with about 198 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.