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Nigeria in October

Mixed month. Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.

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Mixed
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Low
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Medium
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Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for 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

  • Lagos and the south-west coast · Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadanrainy

    Two rainy peaks (June, then September–October) with a short dry break in August; floods in Lagos after heavy storms.

  • South-east and Cross River · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtrainy

    One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.

  • Middle Belt · Abuja, Josfine

    Rains May–October; Harmattan dust Dec–Feb; Jos is cooler at 1,200 m.

  • Sahel north · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurifine

    Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C (104 °F)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.

  • North Central Nigeria: Abuja and the Middle Belt · FCT, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benuerainy

    November to February is dry and dusty (harmattan haze); March–April is the hottest stretch, 35 °C (95 °F)+; rain peaks June–September.

  • North Central Nigeria: Jos Plateau · Plateau State, about 1,200 mfine

    Noticeably cooler than Abuja year-round; nights can drop below 15 °C (59 °F) in December–January.

  • Hottest March–May, 40 °C (104 °F)+ possible; rains June–September.

  • North East Nigeria: Mambilla Plateau (Taraba) · 1,600 m average elevationfine

    Cool year-round, wet June–September; bring a jacket even in the dry season.

  • Rainy season roughly May to September; the Harmattan brings dusty, cooler nights from December to February. March to May is the hottest stretch, often above 38 °C (100 °F).

  • South East Nigeria: Enugu and the northern hills · Enugu, Nsukka, Uzo-Uwanirainy

    Hot and warm seasons; the wet season runs roughly April–October, heaviest June–September. Hill towns are cooler than the lowlands.

  • South East Nigeria: Anambra, Abia and Imo lowlands · Awka, Onitsha, Aba, Owerrirainy

    Humid year-round; the dry months (November–March) also bring harmattan dust and hazier, cooler mornings.

  • South South Nigeria: Coastal Delta (Port Harcourt, Yenagoa, Calabar) · Atlantic-facing rivers, mangroves and swampsrainy

    Tropical monsoon: heavy rain most of the year, heaviest June–September; humidity stays high and roads flood in the worst weeks.

  • South South Nigeria: Inland edge (Benin City, Uyo) · Central belt toward the savannahfine

    Drier than the coast in December–February, with more rain from April.

  • South West Nigeria: Lagos coast · Lagos and the coastal beltrainy

    Rain peaks roughly April–July; the driest, dustiest stretch is December–February.

  • South West Nigeria: Inland states · Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekitirainy

    Same two-season pattern; inland nights run cooler than the coast in December–January.

  • Lagos30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Aba30.8 °C (87 °F) / 22.9 °C (73 °F), 271 rain days
  • Abacha30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Abagana30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Abak29 °C (84 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Abakaliki32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Abatete31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Abeokuta32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Abiriba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Aboh Mbaise30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Abor31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 20 rain days
  • Abraka31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Abuja/Durumi32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Abuja/Gwarinpa32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Abuja/Jabi32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Abuja31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Achina31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ada town31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Adazi-Nnukwu31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ado-Awaye33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ado Ekiti30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 10 rain days
  • Afikpo30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days
  • Afon31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Afuze30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 10 rain days
  • Agbado33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Agbara31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Agbarho31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Agbor31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agege31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Agenebode32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ago‑Iwoye30 °C (86 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Aguata31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Aguleri32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Agulu31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Aguluzigbo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Agut Ntswuo29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ahiazu Mbaise31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ajapa30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ajasse Ipo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ajingi35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Akamkpa30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Akko, Gombe32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Akpabuyo30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Akungba Akoko32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Akure30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Akute31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Akwanga34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Aleiro36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Amichi30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Amuwo-Odofin32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Andoni31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Anyigba31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Apapa31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Aran-Orin31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Arepo32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Argungu35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Asaba32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Askira-Uba32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Atan31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Auchi30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 19 rain days
  • Awgbu30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Awka31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Azare31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Babaloma31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Badagry30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bagwai36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Bajoga33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bakassi30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Balanga32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bauchi33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days
  • Benin City31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Benisheikh33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Biase30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 20 rain days
  • Bichi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Bida34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Billiri33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Binji36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Birnin Kebbi30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Birnin Kudu36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Biu33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Bodinga36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Boki29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Bomadi31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bonny Island30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Brass30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 28 rain days
  • Buguma31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days
  • Bukuru32 °C (90 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 8 rain days
  • Burutu30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Calabar29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days
  • Chibok35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chiranci35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Dadin Kowa35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Damagum36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Damaturu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Darazo33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Daura35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Deba Habe34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Dekina31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Dikwa38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Dukku34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Dunukofia30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Dutse33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ede City30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Effurun32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Efon-Alaaye32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Egbe31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Egbeda32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ejigbo30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Eket30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Ekpoma32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ekwulobia30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Eleme30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Emure Ekiti30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Enugu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Epe31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Erin-Ijesha34 °C (93 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 9 rain days
  • Eruwa31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Esa Oke32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Esiẹ32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ethiope31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Eti-Osa30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Etinan30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 20 rain days
  • Ewekoro31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ewu30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Ezinifite31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Filiya32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days
  • Fufore32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Fugar30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Funtua33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ganjuwa33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Gashua36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Gboko31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Gbongan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 20 rain days
  • Geidam36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Gembu22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Girei0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gombe34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Gombi32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Gumel40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Gusau34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Gwadabawa33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Gwagwalada32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Gwarzo35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Gwoza33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Hadejia34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ibadan31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ibafo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ibaji32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ibeku31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ibeno31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ibi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ibillo30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ibokun32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Idah31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Idiroko31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ido Ekiti30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ido-Osun31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Idogo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ifetedo31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ifo31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ifon Osun86 °C (187 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 5 rain days
  • Igando32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Igangan33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Igbara-Oke32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Igbariam32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Igbesa31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Igbeti32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Igbo-ora32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Igbo-Ukwu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Igboho87 °C (189 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 9 rain days
  • Igueben31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ihembosi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ihiala30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ijara Isin31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ijebu East30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ijebu Igbo31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ijebu Ode88 °C (190 °F) / 74 °C (165 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ikare30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ikenne31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ikija31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ikire32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ikole29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ikom29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ikorodu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ikot Abasi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ikot Ekpene30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 18 rain days
  • Ila Orangun30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ilaje30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ilala30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ilara-Mokin30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ilara-Ogudo31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ilaro33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ilawe-Ekiti32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ile Ife30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ile Oluji30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ilesa32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Illah Bunu30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ilobu94 °C (201 °F) / 65 °C (149 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ilorin31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Imeko Afon31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Imesi-ile31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Inisa31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iperu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ipetumodu86 °C (187 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 0 rain days
  • Ipokia30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Irefi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Irepo30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Irrua28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ise Ekiti30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days
  • Iseyin30.3 °C (87 °F) / 21.7 °C (71 °F), 177 rain days
  • Ishiagu31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 11 rain days
  • Isuofia32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Itire32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Itu30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Iwo87 °C (189 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 9 rain days
  • Iyana-Ipaja30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Iyin Ekiti31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Jaba32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jakusko37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Jalingo32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jama′are32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Jebba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jere38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Jimeta33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jos28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kabba86 °C (187 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kachia31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kaduna32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kafanchan20 °C (68 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 29 rain days
  • Kagoro30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kaiama31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kaltungo34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kankia35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kano35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Karaye33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Karshi31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kashere34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kasuwa Magani31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Katsina-ala29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Katsina33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kaura Namoda36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kazaure36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Keffi32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kiru33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kisi town32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kontagora32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Koton Karfe32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kuje31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kumo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kwoi32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lafia31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lafiagi34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Lagos City30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Lokoja32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lugbe32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Madagali34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mafa36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Magboro33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Magodo31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mai'Adua37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Maiduguri36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Maiha33 °C (91 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Makurdi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Malumfashi33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mile 1231 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Minna32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mkpat-Enin30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days
  • Monguno33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Moro31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mubi35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nafada33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nangere36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nanka31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nasarawa State33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nasarawa31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nekede31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nguroje24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nguru37 °C (99 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nimo30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ningi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days
  • Njobbore31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nnewi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nok31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nsit Ibom30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Nsit-Ubium30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Nsugbe31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nsukka32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nteje31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Numan33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Oba31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Obafemi-Owode31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Obanliku31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Obubra30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days
  • Obudu30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ode Omu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ode Remo30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Odigbo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Odogbolu30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Odukpani31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Offa32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ogaminana33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ogba31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ogbomosho34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ogbunike31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ogidi30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ogijo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ogoja31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ojuelegba31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Okanle31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oke Ila Orangun30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Oke Onigbin31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okehi32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Okeho30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okene29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Okigwe29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Okitipupa31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Oko32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Okobo30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Okota32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Okpekpe32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Okpoko31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Okpuno31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Okrika31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Okuku32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Omu-Aran29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 11 rain days
  • Omuo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Omupo32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ondo City30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days
  • Onitsha31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Opobo30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Oraifite31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Orlu32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Oro-ago32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Oroma-Etiti32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oron29 °C (84 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Osogbo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ososo30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 10 rain days
  • Otolo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Otukpo33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Otuocha30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Owerri31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Owo30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Oye33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Oyigbo30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Oyo30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ozoro32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pategi34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Port Harcourt31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Potiskum33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Rano34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Rimin Gado35 °C (95 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ringim35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Sagamu31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Saki town30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days
  • Saki31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sango Ota32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sapele32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Sepeteri31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Serti31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sokoto36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Somolu31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Suleja33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Surulere30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Talata Mafara38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Tangaza36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Toro33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ufuma31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Uga31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ugep21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ughelli31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ukanafun29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 19 rain days
  • Ukhun33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ukpor31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Uli31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Umu Nneochi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Umuahia30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days
  • Umuaka31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Umuchu31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Umuleri31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ụmụnnachi31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Umunya30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Umunze30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Umuoba Anam31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Unwana31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days
  • Upenekang29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Uromi30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Uselu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Uyo26 °C (79 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Uzo-Uwani31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Wamako36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Warri31.3 °C (88 °F) / 23.6 °C (74 °F), 16 rain days
  • Wase31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days
  • Wudil33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Wukari36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Yaba31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Yakurr27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days
  • Yelwa38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yenagoa30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Yola34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Yorro31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 10 rain days
  • Yunusari36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Yusufari38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Zangon Kataf32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Zaria31.7 °C (89 °F) / 20.1 °C (68 °F), 66.4 rain days
  • Zonkwa35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Zungeru33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Zuru33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Independence Day

    1 Oct

    Public holiday; security is tight in Abuja.

  • Felabration check

    Around Fela Kuti's birthday, mid-October (check) · Lagos

    Music week; heavy night traffic around the Shrine.

  • Art X Lagos and Lagos Photo Festival check

    Typically October–November (check) · Lagos

    Openings and busy evenings.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nigeria
Low
Prices · Nigeria
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nigeria, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 3

    Jan: 1

October: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.

January: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.

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

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Where to go in October

Rated best or good this month

  • Aba

    Best months: Oct–Mar (dry season, cooler evenings)

  • Abacha

    Best months: Apr–Oct (wet season, festival period)

  • Abakaliki

    Best months: Oct–Mar (dry season)

  • Aguata

    Best months: Sep–Oct (yam festivals)

  • Akko, Gombe

    Best months: Oct–Mar

  • Akwanga

    Best months: Oct–Mar (check)

  • Aran-Orin

    Best months: Oct–Feb (dry season)

  • Asaba

    Best months: Jan, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec

  • Askira-Uba

    Best months: Oct–Feb (cooler dry season)

  • Azare

    Best months: Oct–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings) (check)

  • Bagwai

    Best months: Oct–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings)

  • Balanga

    Best months: Oct–Mar (dry season)