Climate Insights for Sofo-Birnin-Gwari

The climate in Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 982mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 285mm of rainfall. Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Sofo-Birnin-Gwari sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 982mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 285mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 285mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Sofo-Birnin-Gwari, which began on March 20, 2026. Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sofo-Birnin-Gwari based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.