When to go · Sokoto
Sokoto in May
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
- 39°C102°F / 27°C81°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- 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 May
- SokotoHighs around 39 °C, lows around 27 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 102 °F, lows around 81 °F, rain on about 6 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