When to go · Kankia
Kankia in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- KankiaHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria overall
- Low
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- Medium
Nigeria overall: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kankia, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 2
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
January: Inside Kankia's best window: Nov–Feb.
Kankia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen