In Abuja, October brings very high daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to 22°C (72°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May and October typically offer the best weather for Abuja.
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Based on 19 years of weather observations (2006-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Abuja.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Abuja in October. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Abuja
31°C (88°F) Jabi
31°C (88°F) Ikeja30°C (86°F) Ibadan31°C (88°F) Agboju30°C (86°F) Moba29°C (84°F) Lagos29°C (84°F) Lekki29°C (84°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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