Onitsha in October
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Hot: daytime highs around 31°C. Very wet: about 23 rainy days.
31°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
23Rainy days (155 mm)
11:52 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 18:14 Sunset
Why this score
- Hot: daytime highs around 31°C
- Very wet: about 23 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°C | 24°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.3 |
| February | 36°C | 25°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.8 |
| March | 35°C | 25°C | 47 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| April | 33°C | 25°C | 95 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 32°C | 24°C | 142 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.3 |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 184 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.8 |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 179 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 177 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 30°C | 23°C | 200 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.9 |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 155 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.7 |
| November | 32°C | 24°C | 29 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.5 |
| December | 34°C | 24°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Onitsha in October?
Daytime highs average 31°C and nights about 24°C.
When is the best time to visit Onitsha?
The best months are December, November, January.