When to go · Iwo
Iwo in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 87°C (189°F)189°F (87°C) / 73°C (163°F)163°F (73°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Iwo's best window: Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly).
- JanuaryGreatInside Iwo's best window: Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly).
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: Dry season starts; good conditions before the December rush.
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: Dry and hot; good for Lagos, Calabar and Abuja.
Weather in October
- IwoHighs around 87 °C (189 °F), lows around 73 °C (163 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 189 °F (87 °C), lows around 163 °F (73 °C), rain on about 9 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 Iwo, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 87 °C (189 °F)189 °F (87 °C)
Jan: 94 °C (201 °F)201 °F (94 °C)
Night low
Oct: 73 °C (163 °F)163 °F (73 °C)
Jan: 73 °C (163 °F)163 °F (73 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.
January: Inside Iwo's best window: Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly).
Iwo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen