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Onitsha weather in October (Nigeria)

Wondering what the weather is like in Onitsha during October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, Onitsha usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 31°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Onitsha in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days November typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, June and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Onitsha climate page with graphs.

 

Onitsha, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 184 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Nigeria in October

Find out more about the weather in Nigeria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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