The weather in October in Nigeria

It's hot in October in Nigeria with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Nigeria. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2017, Nigeria reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 100 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Nigeria

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nigeria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Nigeria New York
Average temperature 32°C 21°C
Max. temperature 33°C 26°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 100 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 13 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Nigeria with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Nigeria is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Nigeria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Nigeria

Temperature in October in Nigeria over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Nigeria. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Nigeria

Total precipitation in October in Nigeria over the years

Daily UV index in October in Nigeria

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Nigeria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in October in Nigeria

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Average weather in Nigeria by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nigeria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.