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Sokoto, Nigeria

Walake

Walake is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 316 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:53
12.99° N, 5.35° EElevation 316 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Walakeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Walake at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in April

Coolest month23°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

185 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Walake

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 34%

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

When to go to Walake

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score746157534526303633486071
High31°34°38°40°39°37°33°31°33°36°35°32°
Low17°19°22°25°27°26°24°23°24°23°20°18°
Rain (mm)00133471172185991000
Wet days0012614232821400

What's on in Walake

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 Walake

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Walake

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

Places near Walake

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Walake?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Walake.
What is the hottest month in Walake?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Walake?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Walake?
August is the wettest month with about 185 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.