Kano
City in Nigeria
Kano is a city in Nigeria with a population of 4,348,000 in 2022. Located 346 km from Abuja, it draws visitors to sights such as the Ancient Kano City Walls and the Great Mosque of Kano.
What to see
Visitors can explore historical and cultural landmarks including the Ancient Kano City Walls and the Great Mosque of Kano. The city also features the Sani Abacha Stadium.
When to go
January, February, November, and December have daily highs of 29 °C to 32 °C, lows of 13 °C to 16 °C, and 0 mm of rain. Months like July and August experience heavy rainfall, with 282 mm to 375 mm of rain across 21 to 24 rainy days and daily highs of 30 °C to 31 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, located 5 km from Kano.
Top sights in Kano
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is August, with about 375 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 61 | 151 | 282 | 375 | 187 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kano (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Dalla Hill
- Gidan Makama Museum Kano
- Kurmi Market