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Weather in Zaria - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Zaria, Nigeria: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Zaria
today🌧️ 30°💧 3.1 mm
Sun🌧️ 27°💧 3.1 mm
Mon🌧️ 29°💧 24.1 mm
Tue🌧️ 29°💧 4.1 mm
Wed🌧️ 22°💧 18.5 mm
Thu🌧️ 29°💧 3.1 mm
Fri🌧️ 30°💧 19.6 mm
Sat🌧️ 21°💧 18 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Zaria, the forecast high is 22°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.

30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–29°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
27°Ccooler than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 81% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
warmer than 87% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally strong
29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
warmer than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
22°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–29°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally strong
29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
warmer than 83% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: stronger than usual
30°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–29°C
warmer than 87% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 27°C1982: 29°C1983: 27°C1984: 28°C1985: 27°C1986: 28°C1987: 29°C1988: 27°C1989: 26°C1990: 29°C1991: 27°C1992: 27°C1993: 28°C1994: 26°C1995: 28°C1996: 27°C1997: 28°C1998: 27°C1999: 28°C2000: 28°C2001: 29°C2002: 28°C2003: 28°C2004: 30°C2005: 29°C2006: 27°C2007: 28°C2008: 28°C2009: 29°C2010: 27°C2011: 28°C2012: 27°C2013: 28°C2014: 28°C2015: 29°C2016: 28°C2017: 29°C2018: 27°C2019: 28°C2020: 27°C2021: 27°C2022: 27°C2023: 29°C2024: 29°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 28°C current forecast 28°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1994 (26°C) and the warmest was 2004 (30°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - higher than in 64% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Zaria

Zaria - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Zaria

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:37 · night 23° · evening 27° · rain 3.13 mm · humidity 43% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:36 · night 21° · evening 27° · rain 3.07 mm · humidity 70% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 96%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️29°heavy rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:35 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 24.1 mm · humidity 61% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 99%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:35 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 4.14 mm · humidity 63% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 75%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️22°moderate rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:34 · night 22° · evening 22° · rain 18.53 mm · humidity 90% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:33 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 3.12 mm · humidity 57% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 92%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:33 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 19.62 mm · humidity 60% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 60%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️21°moderate rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:32 · night 20° · evening 21° · rain 17.97 mm · humidity 95% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:31 · night 22° · evening 24° · rain 5.41 mm · humidity 64% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:31 · night 22° · evening 23° · rain 1.02 mm · humidity 77% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:30 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 7.61 mm · humidity 56% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 99%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:29 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 20.22 mm · humidity 64% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 98%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:29 · night 22° · evening 22° · rain 6.69 mm · humidity 78% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:28 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 2.43 mm · humidity 60% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 81%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:27 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 9.52 mm · humidity 61% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 75%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:27 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 17.5 mm · humidity 81% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

UV index in Zaria - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTZaria03681111+7.4UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min7Sat5.095Sun6.098Mon7.098Tue8.095Wed9.098Thu10.097Fri11.097Sat12.096Sun13.096Mon14.098Tue15.097Wed16.094Thu17.096Fri18.098Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Zaria is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Air quality and smog in Zaria

Air quality in Zaria is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 28.7 µg/m³, PM10: 47.7 µg/m³.
CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Zaria28.747.7good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 02:00).
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FAQ - Zaria weather

What is the weather like in Zaria today?
Today it is about 30° during the day and 23° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Zaria?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.