When to go · Kano
Kano in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (heat and heavy rain; Jul–Aug wettest).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C100°F / 25°C77°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Kano
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (heat and heavy rain; Jul–Aug wettest).
Weather in May
- KanoHighs around 38 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 100 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 7 days
- Sahel north, Nigeria · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurihot
Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.Short rains Jun–Sep and 104 °F+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria overall
- Low
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- Low
Nigeria overall: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen