Nigeria weather in October
Planning a getaway to Nigeria this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Nigeria in October?
October in Nigeria generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day the temperature is warm in Moba at 29°C and very warm in Maiduguri at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Maiduguri and 25°C in Moba. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Maiduguri with an average of 16 mm to heavy rainfall in Port Harcourt with 335 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected in Lagos. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Nigeria for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nigeria climate page.
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Average weather in Lagos
In October Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Ikeja
In October Ikeja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Abuja
In October Abuja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Jabi
In October Jabi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Moba
In October Moba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Nigeria?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lagos, October might be a good time to visit Nigeria.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, August, November and December provide pleasant weather in Lagos. In contrast, May and June tend to have poor weather conditions.
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