Monthly climate in Yelwa, Kebbi, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Yelwa features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 26 °C (79 °F) and 33 °C (92 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 16 °C (60 °F) or can rise to as high as 42 °C (109 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 790 mm (31.1 inches) and receives 89 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Yelwa enjoys an average of 3845 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 29 minutes to 12 hours 43 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Yelwa, Kebbi, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Yelwa are March, April and May, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 31 to 33 °C (89 - 92 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, August and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 26 to 27 °C (79 - 80 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Yelwa experiences 329 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 Yelwa, Kebbi, 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 38°C
(101°F)
40°C
(104°F)
42°C
(109°F)
42°C
(107°F)
40°C
(104°F)
39°C
(103°F)
35°C
(96°F)
32°C
(91°F)
34°C
(93°F)
36°C
(97°F)
37°C
(100°F)
37°C
(100°F)
Mean maximum 36°C
(97°F)
39°C
(102°F)
41°C
(106°F)
41°C
(106°F)
39°C
(103°F)
37°C
(99°F)
34°C
(93°F)
32°C
(89°F)
33°C
(91°F)
35°C
(95°F)
37°C
(98°F)
36°C
(97°F)
Average high 34°C
(93°F)
36°C
(97°F)
39°C
(102°F)
39°C
(102°F)
36°C
(97°F)
33°C
(92°F)
30°C
(87°F)
29°C
(85°F)
30°C
(87°F)
32°C
(91°F)
35°C
(95°F)
34°C
(93°F)
Daily mean 27°C
(80°F)
29°C
(85°F)
33°C
(91°F)
33°C
(92°F)
31°C
(89°F)
29°C
(85°F)
27°C
(81°F)
26°C
(79°F)
27°C
(80°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(83°F)
27°C
(80°F)
Average low 20°C
(68°F)
22°C
(73°F)
26°C
(80°F)
28°C
(83°F)
27°C
(81°F)
26°C
(78°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(76°F)
22°C
(71°F)
20°C
(68°F)
Mean minimum 17°C
(63°F)
20°C
(68°F)
23°C
(74°F)
25°C
(78°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(75°F)
23°C
(74°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(71°F)
19°C
(67°F)
18°C
(65°F)
Minimum 16°C
(60°F)
18°C
(65°F)
20°C
(69°F)
24°C
(75°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(73°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(71°F)
22°C
(72°F)
20°C
(68°F)
18°C
(65°F)
17°C
(63°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Yelwa, Kebbi, Nigeria §

Yelwa usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 20 rainy days and 207 mm (8.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Yelwa are January, November and December. On average, 0 mm (0.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Yelwa, Kebbi, 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) 1 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 8 (0.3) 45 (1.8) 68 (2.7) 153 (6.0) 308 (12.1) 161 (6.3) 47 (1.8) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 0 0 1 8 11 18 25 18 8 0 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Yelwa, Kebbi, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Yelwa are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 3 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Yelwa: January, February and August receive an average of 9 hours 42 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Yelwa, Kebbi, 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 267 300 330 328 346 330 339 315 315 328 318 323
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 33m 11h 46m 12h 3m 12h 21m 12h 36m 12h 43m 12h 40m 12h 26m 12h 9m 11h 51m 11h 36m 11h 29m

Solar UV radiation in Yelwa, Kebbi, Nigeria §

Yelwa experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, August and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Yelwa UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Yelwa, Kebbi, 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) 10 11 12 12 11 12 12 13 12 11 9 9

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Yelwa, Kebbi, Nigeria

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Yelwa. 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 Yelwa'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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