Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Kano
Nigeria · Africa
Hot afternoons and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 71°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 24 wet days, the highest monthly average.
79%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.5 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
99%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 77°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Feels 82°F
Rain26%
Cloud78%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain44%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 90°F
Rain52%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Feels 85°F
Rain38%
Cloud77%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 55 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 28 |
| Feb | 90 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 23 |
| Mar | 97 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 21 |
| Apr | 101 | 74 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.4 | 31 |
| May | 99 | 77 | 1.3 | 6 | 11.7 | 50 |
| Jun | 93 | 75 | 2.8 | 13 | 11.6 | 66 |
| Jul | 87 | 73 | 6.5 | 22 | 10.6 | 77 |
| Aug | 85 | 71 | 9.5 | 24 | 9.5 | 81 |
| Sep | 88 | 72 | 4.7 | 16 | 10.6 | 79 |
| Oct | 93 | 69 | 0.9 | 4 | 11.3 | 59 |
| Nov | 91 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.1 | 35 |
| Dec | 85 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 31 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology