| BORNO STATE FARMER WEATHER GUIDE
2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction |
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This information is sourced from the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction produced by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet)Analysis by: HEDA Resource Centre |
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🌧 BORNO STATE FARMING WEATHER GUIDE 2025
Whether you grow crops or raise animals, this information will help you make good decisions. Let’s go through it step by step.
WHEN THE RAINS WILL COME TO YOUR AREA
Areas with very Short Rainy Season (About 3 Months)
Places like Monguno, Kukawa, Abadam:
- First Rain Expected: Between July 12-25
- Last Rain Expected: Around October 12-18
- Total Rain: About 450-475mm
What This Means for You:
- You have very little time between when rains start and stop
- The soil will dry out quickly after rains end
- You must act fast when rains begin
Areas With Medium Rainy Season (About 4 Months)
Places like Maiduguri, Jere, Konduga:
- First Rain Expected: June 18-24
- Last Rain Expected: October 21-24
- Total Rain: About 460-470mm
What This Means for You:
- More time to grow crops than northern areas
- Still need to plant at the right time
- Will face a dry period in July
Areas with Longest Rainy Season (About 5 Months)
Places like Biu, Askira/Uba, Hawul:
- First Rain Expected: May 28 – June 2
- Last Rain Expected: Around November 2
- Total Rain: About 770-870mm
What This Means for You:
- Longest time to grow crops in Borno
- More rain means more plant growth
- But also more weeds and pests
DRY PERIODS TO WATCH OUT FOR
What is a Dry Period?
This is when the rain stops completely for many days during what should be rainy season. Your crops can suffer without water.
Major Dry Periods This Year:
For Biu, Askira/Uba Areas:
When: Around June 15-25
How Long: About 10 days no rain
Danger for: Newly planted maize and groundnuts
For Bama, Gwoza, Dikwa Areas:
When: July 5-25
How Long: Up to 21 days no rain!
Danger for: Crops that are flowering
For Monguno, Kukawa Areas:
When: August
How Long: About 15 days no rain
Danger for: Young sorghum and cowpea
WHAT TO PLANT IN YOUR AREA
For Short Season Areas (Monguno, Kukawa):
Best Crops:
Millet (plant right when first rain comes)
Cowpea (plant 10 days after millet)
Short-season sorghum (ask for 90-day varieties)
For Medium Season Areas (Maiduguri, Jere):
Best Crops:
Early maize (plant before June 20)
Groundnuts (plant before July 1)
Beans (plant after July rains return)
For Long Season Areas (Biu, Askira/Uba):
Best Crops:
Maize (plant before June 10)
Rice (if near rivers)
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CROPS
Before Dry Periods Come:
Cover the Soil: Spread dry grass or leaves on your fields (this is called mulching). It keeps soil moist like a blanket.
Save Water: Dig small holes near plants to trap rainwater.
Choose Tough Seeds: Ask for drought-resistant varieties.
During Dry Periods:
Use Water Wisely: If you have stored water, use it only for most important crops.
Don’t Plant New Seeds: Wait until rains return.
Remove Weeds Carefully: Pull weeds by hand to avoid disturbing soil.
CARE FOR YOUR ANIMALS
For All Animals:
Provide Shade: Use trees, cloth, or grass roofs over shelters.
Give Clean Water: Change water 3 times daily in hot weather.
Add Salt: A little salt in water helps animals stay healthy.
Special Advice:
Northern Areas (Monguno, Kukawa):
Plan to move animals south by August
Start cutting and storing grass in July
Southern Areas (Biu, Askira/Uba):
Watch for more flies and mosquitoes after rains
Clean animal shelters more often
SECTION 5: WHERE TO GET HELP
NiMet Contact for Borno:
📞 Mallam Bukar Majir
☎️ 08036478388
📩 Email: b.maijiri@nimet.gov.ng, bukarmaijir@gmail.com
🌍 To download the SCP 2025, visit NiMeT website: https://www.nimet.gov.ng/scp
Remember:
- Share this information with fellow farmers
- Call for help if you notice unusual weather
- Attend local agriculture extension meetings
- Ask Questions: If you don’t understand something, call the NiMet number.
Social Media
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Summary of Predicted Onset Date, Cessation Date, Length of Season and Annual Rainfall Amounts for States and Local Government Areas for Borno state
| LGA | Start Date | End Date | Rainy Days | Annual Rainfall (mm) |
| Abadam | 12-Jul | 9-Oct | 78 | 495 |
| Askira/Uba | 31-May | 31-Oct | 141 | 848 |
| Bama | 13-Jun | 25-Oct | 122 | 477 |
| Bayo | 28-May | 2-Nov | 146 | 873 |
| Biu | 1-Jun | 31-Oct | 140 | 842 |
| Chibok | 2-Jun | 30-Oct | 138 | 733 |
| Damboa | 7-Jun | 28-Oct | 131 | 703 |
| Dikwa | 19-Jun | 21-Oct | 113 | 459 |
| Gubio | 30-Jun | 15-Oct | 96 | 456 |
| Guzamala | 2-Jul | 14-Oct | 92 | 461 |
| Gwoza | 7-Jun | 30-Oct | 130 | 702 |
| Hawul | 29-May | 2-Nov | 145 | 771 |
| Jere | 18-Jun | 21-Oct | 114 | 462 |
| Kaga | 14-Jun | 24-Oct | 120 | 473 |
| Kala/Balge | 22-Jun | 20-Oct | 108 | 455 |
| Konduga | 13-Jun | 23-Oct | 119 | 469 |
| Kukawa | 4-Jul | 13-Oct | 89 | 466 |
| Kwaya Kusar | 28-May | 2-Nov | 140 | 779 |
| Mafa | 20-Jun | 21-Oct | 110 | 457 |
| Magumeri | 22-Jun | 19-Oct | 107 | 454 |
| Maiduguri | 18-Jun | 22-Oct | 114 | 461 |
| Marte | 25-Jun | 18-Oct | 102 | 473 |
| Mobbar | 7-Jul | 12-Oct | 84 | 475 |
| Monguno | 28-Jun | 17-Oct | 99 | 454 |
| Ngala | 24-Jun | 19-Oct | 105 | 453 |
| Nganzai | 27-Jun | 17-Oct | 104 | 453 |
| Shani | 25-May | 4-Nov | 151 | 806 |
