When to go · Sokoto
Sokoto in January
Great month. Inside Sokoto's best window: Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 33°C91°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- High
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Sokoto
Inside Sokoto's best window: Nov–Feb (harmattan, cooler and dry).
Weather in January
- SokotoHighs around 33 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 91 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Sahel north, Nigeria · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurismoke haze
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
- Medium
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- High
Nigeria overall: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen