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Sokoto, Nigeria

Riji

Riji is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 262 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 time05:45
13.08° N, 5.49° EElevation 262 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Rijiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Riji at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in April

Coolest month17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

175 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Riji

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct36°21°
Fri30 Oct36°22°
Sat31 Oct36°21°
Sun1 Nov36°21°
Mon2 Nov36°21°
Tue3 Nov36°22°
Wed4 Nov35°22°

When to go to Riji

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score746157564933283431505870
High31°34°38°41°40°37°33°31°33°36°35°32°
Low17°19°22°26°27°26°25°24°24°23°21°18°
Rain (mm)00123268160175941000
Wet days0001411222619400

What's on in Riji

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.

Towns and villages around Riji

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

Places near Riji

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Riji?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Riji.
What is the hottest month in Riji?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Riji?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Riji?
August is the wettest month with about 175 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.