When to go · Gumel
Gumel in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- DecemberGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- JanuaryGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- FebruaryGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
Weather in October
- GumelHighs around 40 °C (104 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 104 °F (40 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria overall
- Low
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- Medium
Nigeria overall: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gumel, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 40 °C (104 °F)104 °F (40 °C)
Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Night low
Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 2
Jan: 2
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
January: Inside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
Gumel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen