BORNO STATE FARMING WEATHER GUIDE 2025

by Akinmayowa Shobo | Aug 14, 2025 | Climate Justice, ejsd-Blog

🌧 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

X: @nimetnigeria

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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