Great Mosque of Kano
The Great Mosque of Kano is a clay mosque that dates back to the 16th century. It is one of the 13 most looked-up sights in Nigeria and ranks 12th among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the dry months from November to March, when there is no rain and daytime highs are between 29 °C and 35 °C. The hottest period is in April, with highs reaching 38 °C. From June to September, the area experiences significant rainfall, with the wettest month being August, which sees about 381 mm of rain over 24 days.
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) is 6 km from the mosque. The site is located 346 km from the capital, Abuja. While visiting, you can also see the Sani Abacha Stadium, which is 1.4 km away, or the Ancient Kano City Walls, located 4.9 km from the mosque.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is August, with about 381 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 | 11 | 63 | 155 | 285 | 381 | 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.
