When to go · Obudu
Obudu in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, road closures possible).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, road closures possible).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- ObuduHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 15 days
- South-east and Cross River, Nigeria · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtrainy
One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.
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 Obudu, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 15
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, road closures possible).
January: Inside Obudu's best window: Nov–Mar.
Obudu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast