When to go · Gumel
Gumel in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C) / 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- DecemberGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- JanuaryGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- FebruaryGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
Weather in August
- GumelHighs around 44 °C (111 °F), lows around 29 °C (84 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 111 °F (44 °C), lows around 84 °F (29 °C), rain on about 0 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria overall
- Medium
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- Medium
Nigeria overall: A drier break in Lagos; Osun-Osogbo festival in Osun State (check dates).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gumel, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 44 °C (111 °F)111 °F (44 °C)
Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Night low
Aug: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 2
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
January: Inside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
Gumel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen