Ancient Kano City Walls
The Ancient Kano City Walls are a city wall and cultural heritage monument in Kano, Nigeria. This site is a declared National Monument and is on the tentative list for World Heritage status. It is one of the 13 most looked-up sights in Nigeria and ranks 11th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is open 24/7. Visitors can reach Kano via Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, which is 10 km away. The city is 341 km from the capital, Abuja.
Dry conditions occur from November to March, with temperatures ranging from 12 °C to 35 °C. The rainy season peaks between July and August, with monthly rainfall reaching about 376 mm. Nearby, you can visit the Great Mosque of Kano, located 4.9 km away, or the Sani Abacha Stadium, which is 6 km from the walls.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is August, with about 376 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 64 | 154 | 280 | 376 | 192 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
