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Monthly climate in Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Gwantu features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 23 °C (74 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 13 °C (56 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (103 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1597 mm (62.9 inches) and receives 168 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Gwantu enjoys an average of 3699 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 35 minutes to 12 hours 38 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Gwantu are February, March and April, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 29 °C (80 - 84 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, August and September, when daily mean temperatures range from 23 to 23 °C (74 - 74 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Gwantu experiences 316 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 36°C
(96°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 39°C
(102°F)		 39°C
(103°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 35°C
(96°F)
Mean maximum 34°C
(94°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 38°C
(100°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 32°C
(91°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 34°C
(94°F)
Average high 32°C
(91°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 33°C
(93°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(91°F)
Daily mean 25°C
(77°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(77°F)
Average low 18°C
(64°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 18°C
(64°F)
Mean minimum 15°C
(59°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 15°C
(60°F)
Minimum 13°C
(56°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 13°C
(56°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria §

Gwantu usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 29 rainy days and 322 mm (12.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Gwantu are January, November and December. On average, 2 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 0 (0.0) 8 (0.3) 8 (0.3) 37 (1.5) 170 (6.7) 251 (9.9) 307 (12.1) 346 (13.6) 314 (12.4) 149 (5.8) 7 (0.3) 0 (0.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 1 1 8 23 27 30 29 28 20 1 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Gwantu are March, May and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 35 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Gwantu: January, August and September receive an average of 9 hours 4 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 267 299 327 320 325 308 304 275 292 322 323 332
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 38m 11h 49m 12h 3m 12h 19m 12h 32m 12h 38m 12h 35m 12h 23m 12h 9m 11h 53m 11h 41m 11h 35m

Solar UV radiation in Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria §

Gwantu experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High / Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 11. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Gwantu UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 11 12 12 13 12 12 13 13 13 12 10 10

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Gwantu, Kaduna, Nigeria

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Gwantu. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Gwantu's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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