When to go · Minna
Minna 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
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- 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
- MinnaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 7 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 Minna, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
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 Minna's best window: Nov–Feb.
Minna: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen