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Osogbo in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler); Aug for the festival). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
Nigeria overall
Prices
Medium
Nigeria overall

Verdict

MixedNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler); Aug for the festival). 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

Long-term averages
  • OsogboHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 10 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 Osogbo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 34 °C (93 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 10

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler); Aug for the festival). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.

January: Inside Osogbo's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler); Aug for the festival.

Osogbo: 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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