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Afikpo in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heaviest rain), late Aug if you want the town quiet.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
20
Crowds
Low
Nigeria overall
Prices
Low
Nigeria overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Afikpo

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heaviest rain), late Aug if you want the town quiet.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • AfikpoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 20 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 Afikpo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 20

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heaviest rain), late Aug if you want the town quiet.

January: Inside Afikpo's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, less mud on the roads).

Afikpo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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