When to go · Ukpor
Ukpor in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Aug–Sep (Ahịhịara and New Yam festivals)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Aug–Sep (Ahịhịara and New Yam festivals)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- AugustGreatInside Ukpor's best window: Aug–Sep (Ahịhịara and New Yam festivals).
- SeptemberGreatInside Ukpor's best window: Aug–Sep (Ahịhịara and New Yam festivals).
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (Ahịhịara and New Yam festivals)). Across Nigeria: Dry season starts; good conditions before the December rush.
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Aug–Sep (Ahịhịara and New Yam festivals)). Across Nigeria: Detty December in Lagos and the Calabar Carnival: book flights and hotels months ahead.
Weather in October
- UkporHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 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 Ukpor, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Aug: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6 (better)
Aug: 14
Crowds
Oct: Low
Aug: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Aug: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Aug: 0
October: Outside the best window (Aug–Sep (Ahịhịara and New Yam festivals)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
August: Inside Ukpor's best window: Aug–Sep (Ahịhịara and New Yam festivals).
Ukpor: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen