Monthly climate in Illela, Sokoto, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Illela features a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). Temperatures typically range between 24 °C (76 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 12 °C (55 °F) or can rise to as high as 45 °C (113 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 341 mm (13.4 inches) and receives 48 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Illela enjoys an average of 3908 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 19 minutes to 12 hours 54 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Illela, Sokoto, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Illela are April, May and June, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 32 to 35 °C (90 - 95 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 24 to 26 °C (76 - 80 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Illela 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 Illela, Sokoto, 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)
43°C
(109°F)
45°C
(113°F)
44°C
(112°F)
43°C
(110°F)
39°C
(103°F)
37°C
(99°F)
40°C
(104°F)
40°C
(105°F)
39°C
(103°F)
38°C
(100°F)
Mean maximum 35°C
(96°F)
38°C
(100°F)
42°C
(109°F)
44°C
(111°F)
43°C
(110°F)
42°C
(107°F)
38°C
(101°F)
35°C
(96°F)
38°C
(101°F)
39°C
(103°F)
39°C
(102°F)
36°C
(97°F)
Average high 31°C
(89°F)
34°C
(93°F)
39°C
(103°F)
42°C
(107°F)
41°C
(105°F)
38°C
(100°F)
34°C
(93°F)
32°C
(89°F)
34°C
(94°F)
37°C
(99°F)
37°C
(98°F)
33°C
(91°F)
Daily mean 24°C
(76°F)
26°C
(80°F)
32°C
(89°F)
34°C
(94°F)
35°C
(95°F)
32°C
(90°F)
29°C
(85°F)
28°C
(82°F)
29°C
(85°F)
30°C
(87°F)
29°C
(84°F)
25°C
(78°F)
Average low 18°C
(64°F)
20°C
(67°F)
24°C
(76°F)
28°C
(82°F)
29°C
(85°F)
28°C
(82°F)
26°C
(78°F)
24°C
(76°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(77°F)
22°C
(71°F)
19°C
(66°F)
Mean minimum 14°C
(58°F)
16°C
(61°F)
21°C
(69°F)
24°C
(76°F)
26°C
(79°F)
25°C
(78°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(73°F)
23°C
(73°F)
21°C
(70°F)
19°C
(67°F)
16°C
(61°F)
Minimum 12°C
(55°F)
14°C
(58°F)
19°C
(67°F)
21°C
(70°F)
25°C
(77°F)
24°C
(75°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(71°F)
22°C
(72°F)
19°C
(67°F)
18°C
(65°F)
15°C
(60°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Illela, Sokoto, Nigeria §

Illela usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 11 rainy days and 93 mm (3.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Illela are January, March and November. On average, 0 mm (0.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Illela, Sokoto, 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) 0 (0.0) 9 (0.4) 42 (1.6) 65 (2.6) 167 (6.6) 46 (1.8) 11 (0.4) 0 (0.0) 0 (0.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 0 0 0 3 9 11 14 9 2 0 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Illela, Sokoto, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Illela are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 19 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Illela: January, February and November receive an average of 9 hours 50 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Illela, Sokoto, 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 266 301 334 331 348 339 353 336 326 328 317 323
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 24m 11h 40m 12h 3m 12h 26m 12h 45m 12h 54m 12h 49m 12h 32m 12h 10m 11h 48m 11h 28m 11h 19m

Solar UV radiation in Illela, Sokoto, Nigeria §

Illela experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, July and August, 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 Illela UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Illela, Sokoto, 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 11 13 13 12 11 10 10

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Illela, Sokoto, Nigeria

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