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Lafia in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (heat and heavy rain), late Dec (festive hotel squeeze).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Nigeria overall
Prices
Medium
Nigeria overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lafia

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (heat and heavy rain), late Dec (festive hotel squeeze).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • LafiaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 9 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 Lafia, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    Jan: 0 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (heat and heavy rain), late Dec (festive hotel squeeze).

January: Inside Lafia's best window: Nov–mid-Feb.

Lafia: 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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