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Sokoto, Nigeria

Weather in Sokoto, Nigeria

Current weather

30°C

Clear sky

Feels like
35°C
Today’s low / high
25°C / 36°C
Chance of rain
0% in the next hour
Wind
2 km/h W
Wind gust
11 km/h
Humidity
65%
Air quality
AQI 177 · Unhealthy
UV index
7 · High
Sunrise
Sunset

Today’s forecast updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo

Map of Nigeria showing the location of Sokoto in Sokoto Sokoto 30°C 2 km/h W
Sokoto city is in Sokoto State, Nigeria, in the northwest region.

Weather in Sokoto today

It is currently 30°C with clear sky. Rainfall is forecast from tomorrow afternoon. Extreme heat is possible from today afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 42°C.

Is rain expected today or tomorrow?
Rainfall is forecast from tomorrow afternoon.
How is the weather like tonight?
Tonight in Sokoto: clear sky, with temperatures from 26°C to 34°C. Rain is unlikely. The chance peaks at 4% this evening around 18:00. Winds may reach 11 km/h.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Sokoto?
Tomorrow in Sokoto: light drizzle, with a low of 26°C and a high of 37°C. Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is forecast.

Extreme heat outlook for Sokoto over the next 7 days

Extreme heat is possible from today afternoon; air or apparent temperatures may reach 42°C. Air temperatures may reach 36°C, with the peak expected today afternoon. The threshold is met on 6 forecast days.

Reduce strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest period, use shade or cooling, and drink water. This forecast highlight is not an official warning; follow official local guidance if conditions worsen.

Next 24 hours

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Hourly weather forecast for Sokoto
TimeConditionsTemperatureRainAmountWind
Clear sky32°C0%0.0 mm3 km/hNW
Clear sky33°C0%0.0 mm7 km/hN
Clear sky35°C0%0.0 mm7 km/hN
Clear sky36°C0%0.0 mm5 km/hNE
Clear sky36°C3%0.0 mm5 km/hNE
Clear sky36°C6%0.0 mm7 km/hNE
Clear sky36°C8%0.0 mm6 km/hNE
Clear sky35°C7%0.0 mm6 km/hNE
Clear sky34°C4%0.0 mm4 km/hN
Sunset
Clear sky33°C2%0.0 mm5 km/hW
Clear sky32°C1%0.0 mm5 km/hW
Clear sky31°C0%0.0 mm7 km/hSW
Clear sky30°C0%0.0 mm7 km/hSW
Clear sky29°C0%0.0 mm9 km/hSW
Clear sky29°C0%0.0 mm9 km/hSW
Clear sky28°C0%0.0 mm7 km/hSW
Clear sky27°C0%0.0 mm9 km/hSW
Clear sky27°C0%0.0 mm9 km/hSW
Clear sky27°C0%0.0 mm9 km/hSW
Clear sky26°C0%0.0 mm11 km/hSW
Clear sky26°C0%0.0 mm4 km/hNW
Sunrise
Clear sky26°C0%0.0 mm5 km/hN
Clear sky28°C0%0.0 mm2 km/hN
Clear sky30°C0%0.0 mm2 km/hSE

7-day forecast

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Seven-day weather forecast for Sokoto
DayConditionsLow / highRainAmountWind
Fri, 9 OctClear sky25°C / 36°C8%0.0 mm9 km/hW
Sat, 10 OctLight drizzle26°C / 37°C4%0.1 mm12 km/hSW
Sun, 11 OctOvercast26°C / 36°C0%0.0 mm12 km/hSW
Mon, 12 OctPartly cloudy25°C / 37°C0%0.0 mm13 km/hSW
Tue, 13 OctClear sky25°C / 36°C6%0.0 mm14 km/hSW
Wed, 14 OctMainly clear26°C / 36°C10%0.0 mm14 km/hSW
Thu, 15 OctOvercast26°C / 36°C14%0.0 mm10 km/hSW

Sokoto weather tomorrow

Forecast for

Tomorrow in Sokoto, expect light drizzle, with temperatures from 26°C to 37°C. Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is forecast. Winds may reach 12 km/h.

Tomorrow’s low / high

26°C / 37°C

Light drizzle

Maximum rain chance
4%
Expected precipitation
0.1 mm
Maximum wind
12 km/h SW
Maximum wind gust
23 km/h
UV index
7 · High
Sunrise
Sunset

Tomorrow’s forecast updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo

Details of Current Air quality in Sokoto

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US AQI
U.S. Air Quality Index; higher values mean greater pollution and health concern.
PM2.5
Fine inhalable particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller, shown in μg/m³.
PM10
Inhalable particles 10 micrometers or smaller, shown in μg/m³.

US AQI

AQI 177 · Unhealthy

PM2.5
74.3 μg/m³
PM10
121.1 μg/m³

In Sokoto, AQI 177 is Unhealthy. PM2.5 is 74.3 μg/m³ and PM10 is 121.1 μg/m³, so some people may notice effects, and sensitive groups may be more affected.

Last updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo Air Quality

Air quality is modeled for the city area and may differ from local street-level sensor readings.

What shapes Sokoto weather?

Sokoto has a very hot, dry climate for much of the year. The rainy season is short and variable, while the dry season can include intense heat, low humidity and dusty Harmattan winds from the northeast.

Forecast last updated: · Data source: Open-Meteo. Weather forecasts are estimates and may change.

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