When to go · Sokoto
Sokoto in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (40 °C+ before the rains), Jul–Aug (heaviest rain).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (104 °F+ before the rains), Jul–Aug (heaviest rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 41°C106°F / 27°C81°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Sokoto
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (40 °C+ before the rains), Jul–Aug (heaviest rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (104 °F+ before the rains), Jul–Aug (heaviest rain).
Weather in April
- SokotoHighs around 41 °C, lows around 27 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 106 °F, lows around 81 °F, rain on about 3 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: Rains arrive in the south; Easter travel peaks.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen