Zaria in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Zaria sees average daytime highs around 30°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 224 mm of rain over about 32 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 28°C in early September to 31°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels dry.
Fall is Zaria's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Zaria's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 30°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 224 mm
- 32 wet days
- Avg wind
- 9 km/h
- Travel score
- 4.7
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Zaria in Fall
Over the season highs climb from about 28°C in early September to 31°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Zaria reaches about 30°C and drops to 19°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Zaria
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 21 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in fall is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Zaria weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 16° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 6.7 |
| Feb | 33° / 18° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 36° / 21° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 36° / 24° | 19 | 4.1 | 12.2 | 2.1 |
| May | 34° / 24° | 79 | 13.4 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 30° / 22° | 110 | 16.6 | 12.6 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 28° / 21° | 150 | 22.8 | 12.6 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 27° / 21° | 233 | 25.9 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 169 | 22.9 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 30° / 20° | 55 | 9.3 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 31° / 17° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 30° / 16° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 6.8 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Zaria gets around 224 mm of rain over 32 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 9 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min in early September to 11 h 24 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 5.9 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Zaria
In fall, Zaria overlaps its monsoon and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Zaria's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Zaria sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in April.
Is fall a good time to visit Zaria?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a reasonable time to visit Zaria for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Zaria in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Zaria sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 32 days see rain.
UV index in Zaria in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Zaria peaks around August 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 5 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 |
| Level | High | High | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Zaria in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Zaria is worst in February — around 127 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.3× the cleanest month (July, 30 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 119 | 127 | 118 | 86 | 52 | 41 | 30 | 31 | 48 | 79 | 95 | 114 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 119 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 127 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 118 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 86 | Unhealthy |
| May | 52 | Poor |
| Jun | 41 | Poor |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 31 | Moderate |
| Sep | 48 | Poor |
| Oct | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 95 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 114 | Unhealthy |
Where is Zaria?
Zaria sits at 11.1°N, 7.7°E, 644 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Soba, 39 km away.
Topography around Zaria
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zaria.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zaria has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 68 m around an average of 633 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 197 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 355 m.
The land around Zaria is covered by artificial surfaces (63%) and cropland (20%) within 3 km, cropland (78%) within 16 km, and cropland (81%) within 80 km.
Nigeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 13% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,224
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 15.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Zaria (11.1113°, 7.7227°, elevation 644 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.