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Zaria in October

Great month. Inside Zaria's best window: Oct–Apr (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
32°C (89°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
66.4
Crowds
Low
Nigeria overall
Prices
Medium
Nigeria overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Zaria

Inside Zaria's best window: Oct–Apr (dry season).

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Zaria in this guide.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • ZariaHighs around 31.7 °C (89 °F), lows around 20.1 °C (68 °F), rain on about 66.4 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 Zaria, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31.7 °C (89 °F)

    Jan: 29.8 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 20.1 °C (68 °F)

    Jan: 14.6 °C (58 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 66.4

    Jan: 0 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Inside Zaria's best window: Oct–Apr (dry season).

January: Inside Zaria's best window: Oct–Apr (dry season).

Zaria: 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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