Neem trees throw deep shade over the wide avenues, and at midday half the city stands under one. The heat builds from March to May, so errands start early or wait for sunset. When the Harmattan blows, fine dust softens the sky and families head to Sanda Kyarimi Park to cool off.
Beyond the shade, the Monday Market fills thousands of stalls and Baga Road trades dried fish from Lake Chad. The climate is hot semi-arid, with short rains peaking in August and mild January mornings. A Local Friend can decode the suya grill, sketch the quickest way across town and sense when the Shehu's palace square is about to come alive.
