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Sokoto, Nigeria

Umaruma

Umaruma is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 296 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now30°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time17:47
13.12° N, 5.31° EElevation 296 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Umarumaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Umaruma at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in April

Coolest month17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

182 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Umaruma

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Sunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°24°
Fri23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct35°21°
Sun25 Oct36°21°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct36°23°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct37°24°
Fri30 Oct37°22°
Sat31 Oct35°23°

When to go to Umaruma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score746157564933303632506071
High31°34°38°40°39°37°33°31°33°36°35°32°
Low17°19°23°26°27°26°25°23°24°23°21°18°
Rain (mm)0012337017218295900
Wet days0001411222619400

What's on in Umaruma

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 Umaruma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Umaruma

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

Places near Umaruma

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Umaruma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Umaruma.
What is the hottest month in Umaruma?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Umaruma?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Umaruma?
August is the wettest month with about 182 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.