Kaduna State weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Kaduna State: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 326 mm (12.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (68°F) and cloud cover 85% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with July, it is cooler and about as wet; September brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 254 mm (10.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kaduna, the largest city in Kaduna State. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Kaduna State?
least pleasant month Weather score 33/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Kaduna State. For better conditions, consider Nov–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Kaduna State in August?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 326 mm (12.8 in) falls in an average August. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Kaduna State in August?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 20°C (68°F).
Kaduna State weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 1 mm | 25% | best |
| February | 33°C (92°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 4 mm | 33% | best |
| March | 36°C (96°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 26 mm | 47% | fair |
| April | 34°C (94°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 86 mm | 64% | fair |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 134 mm | 72% | fair |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 169 mm | 70% | fair |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 300 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 326 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 254 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (85°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 87 mm | 59% | fair |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 11 mm | 30% | best |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0 mm | 24% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kaduna State in August
Weather can differ a lot within Kaduna State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaduna | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 326 mm | least pleasant |
| Zaria | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 288 mm | least pleasant |
| Lere | 27°C (80°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 264 mm | least pleasant |
| Kafanchan | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 263 mm | least pleasant |
| Kagoro | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 263 mm | least pleasant |
| Kachia | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 304 mm | least pleasant |
| Sofo-Birnin-Gwari | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 278 mm | least pleasant |
| Dutsen Wai | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 288 mm | least pleasant |
| Soba | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 288 mm | least pleasant |
| Anchau | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 288 mm | least pleasant |