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Sokoto, Nigeria

Tumbula

Tumbula is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 276 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time23:04
13.20° N, 5.64° EElevation 276 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Tumbulaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Tumbula at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in April

Coolest month16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

177 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Tumbula

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct36°26°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct37°22°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct37°22°
Sun1 Nov37°21°
Mon2 Nov38°22°
Tue3 Nov37°24°
Wed4 Nov37°23°

When to go to Tumbula

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score756257565034283430515871
High31°34°38°41°40°37°33°32°33°36°35°32°
Low16°18°22°25°27°26°25°24°24°23°20°17°
Rain (mm)00123068158177951000
Wet days0001310212618300

What's on in Tumbula

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 Tumbula

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Tumbula

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

Places near Tumbula

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tumbula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tumbula.
What is the hottest month in Tumbula?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Tumbula?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tumbula?
August is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.