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Abuja in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Abuja in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Abuja, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Abuja in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Abuja in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +30°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 130 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
130 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Abuja has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Abuja in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Abuja for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +35°C during the day to a minimum of +22°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +31°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +35°C.

Is Abuja warm or cold in October?

Abuja is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +22°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Abuja:

Climate in Abuja in October

Abuja weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+30°C+33°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+19°C+17°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+35°C+37°C
Rainfall
277 mm130 mm10 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
86%82%61%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
019
Cloudy days
0415
Rainy days
26215
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +28°C to +30°C during the day. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 277 mm to 130 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 0 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 0 to 1.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Abuja in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Abuja is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Abuja based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 133 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Abuja wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 315 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Abuja?

This is the weather in Abuja in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+30°C
2 October
🌧️
+28°C
3 October
🌧️
+28°C
4 October
☁️
+31°C
5 October
🌫️
+29°C
6 October
🌧️
+29°C
7 October
☀️
+30°C
8 October
☀️
+31°C
9 October
☀️
+31°C
10 October
☁️
+31°C
11 October
☀️
+31°C
12 October
🌧️
+31°C
13 October
☀️
+31°C
14 October
☁️
+32°C
15 October
☀️
+32°C
16 October
☁️
+31°C
17 October
☀️
+30°C
18 October
☀️
+32°C
19 October
☁️
+32°C
20 October
☁️
+32°C
21 October
☁️
+32°C
22 October
☁️
+34°C
23 October
☁️
+31°C
24 October
☀️
+33°C
25 October
☁️
+32°C
26 October
☀️
+32°C
27 October
☀️
+32°C
28 October
☀️
+33°C
29 October
☀️
+33°C
30 October
☁️
+33°C
31 October
☀️
+35°C
In October 2023 Abuja had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Abuja climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Abuja in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+31°C) and the highest in 2021 (+32°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1812 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Abuja in October:

Is October a good time to visit Abuja?

It’s always a good time to visit Abuja, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Abuja in October?

October is warm in Abuja. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Abuja rainy in October?

Abuja is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Abuja in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Abuja in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Nigeria

Check out the weather for other cities in Nigeria.

Monthly weather in Abuja

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Abuja, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.