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Yola Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Thursday at 40° · coldest night Saturday at 20°

The short of it: Yola weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 22 °C (72 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 23 °C (73 °F). Today’s high 36 °C (97 °F), low 22 °C (71 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: heat warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:30 local time.

YOLA, Friday. — Those stepping out in Yola this morning will find mostly clear skies; the afternoon should top out near 36°, the night near 22°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Yola is 36°. Winds are light from the SSE, gusting to 2 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 40°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 20°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Nights run 2° milder than the November norm of 20°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Yola runs from 20° at night to 36° by day, with some 2.0 mm of rain. April is the warmest month here at 39°, January the coldest at 17°, and August the wettest with 254 mm. The best months to ride in are January and December.

Daylight holds steady at 11 h 43 min. The station stands 186 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky23°23°1 km/h–
4 AMClear sky22°22°1 km/h–
5 AMClear sky22°22°1 km/h–
6 AMClear sky23°23°1 km/h–
7 AMClear sky24°24°1 km/h–
8 AMClear sky26°26°2 km/h–
9 AMClear sky28°27°3 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear31°31°3 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear33°34°4 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear35°35°6 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear36°36°5 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear36°36°4 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear36°36°2 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear36°35°2 km/h–
5 PMClear sky35°34°2 km/h–
6 PMClear sky32°32°2 km/h–
7 PMClear sky29°29°3 km/h–
8 PMClear sky26°26°4 km/h–
9 PMClear sky24°25°3 km/h–
10 PMClear sky24°25°2 km/h–
11 PMClear sky24°25°0 km/h–
12 AMClear sky25°25°0 km/h–
1 AMClear sky25°25°2 km/h–
2 AMClear sky25°26°1 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): mostly clear, high 36°, low 22°, dry, gusts to 12 km/h. Sun up 6:02 AM, down 5:45 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today22°36°dry12 km/h11 h 43 min
Saturday20°37°dry13 km/h11 h 42 min
Sunday22°38°dry14 km/h11 h 42 min
Monday22°39°dry11 km/h11 h 42 min
Tuesday23°39°dry11 km/h11 h 41 min
Wednesday23°39°dry12 km/h11 h 41 min
Thursday23°40°dry12 km/h11 h 41 min

Warmest: Thursday at 40°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 14 km/h.

The Almanac · Yola Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Yola, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
2° warmer, 73 mm less rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
7 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Yola in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Yola by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°17°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
February37°19°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
March39°24°2.0 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
April39°26°30 mm6 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
May37°26°98 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦
June34°24°132 mm8 km/h12 h 39 min✦
July32°24°211 mm7 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
August31°23°254 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
September31°23°173 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October34°23°75 mm6 km/h11 h 54 min✦
November36°20°2.0 mm7 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
December35°17°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Yola

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Yola today?

Right now it is 22 °C (72 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 23 °C (73 °F). Today’s high is 36 °C (97 °F) and tonight’s low 22 °C (71 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Yola this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Yola?

Yes: heat warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Yola?

April, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 17 °C (62 °F). The wettest month is August, with 254 mm (10.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Yola?

January and December. January brings highs near 34 °C (94 °F) and about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain; December highs near 35 °C (95 °F) and 0.0 mm (0.00 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Yola?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 17 °C (62 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JimetaAdamawa8 km NNW36°20°2.0 mm
NguroreAdamawa28 km WNW36°19°2.0 mm
Mayo-BelwaAdamawa50 km WSW36°19°2.0 mm
NumanAdamawa57 km WNW36°20°2.0 mm
TchéboaNorth80 km ESE35°20°2.0 mm
GanyeAdamawa98 km SSW35°18°4.0 mm
HolmaAdamawa99 km NE33°18°2.0 mm
GarouaNorth101 km E36°20°2.0 mm

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