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Sokoto, Nigeria

Walka

Walka is a locality in Sokoto, Nigeria, 298 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now35°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time14:57
12.97° N, 5.45° EElevation 298 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Walkaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Walka 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

194 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Walka

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

14-day forecast
35°C

Partly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct35°21°
Sat24 Oct35°20°
Sun25 Oct34°20°
Mon26 Oct34°20°
Tue27 Oct34°20°
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct35°21°
Fri30 Oct35°22°
Sat31 Oct34°21°

When to go to Walka

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score746157534526303633486070
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)001336751751941051100
Wet days0012614232821400

What's on in Walka

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 Walka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Walka

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

Places near Walka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Walka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Walka.
What is the hottest month in Walka?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Walka?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Walka?
August is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.