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Abuja/Gwarinpa in September

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Nigeria: Second rains in the south-west; New Yam festivals in the south-east.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Nigeria overall
Prices
Low
Nigeria overall

Verdict

MixedNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Nigeria: Second rains in the south-west; New Yam festivals in the south-east.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • Abuja/GwarinpaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nigeria overall
Low
Prices · Nigeria overall
Low

Nigeria overall: Second rains in the south-west; New Yam festivals in the south-east.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Abuja/Gwarinpa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 7

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Nigeria: Second rains in the south-west; New Yam festivals in the south-east.

January: Inside Abuja/Gwarinpa's best window: Nov–Feb.

Abuja/Gwarinpa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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