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Numan
Spend 1–2 days in Numan to see the river, market and museum; longer if you add a Kainji park day‑trip.
Numan is a river port town in Adamawa State with a cultural museum, bustling fish market and access to the Benue River; it is reachable via Yola airport and inter‑state buses, and local transport is mainly buses, motorcycles and tricycles.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep
- Airport
- YOL
- Nights
- 1–2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Numan112 ▾
- National emergency112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Numan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦).Nigeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckMTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).Nigeria-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Nigeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.Nigeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nigeria-wide
- SafetyDaytime travel is generally safe; stay alert for petty crime, keep valuables hidden, and avoid night journeys outside town.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 National emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are church time in the south; Friday midday prayers in the north.Nigeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYOL Yola International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 1 h by road).
- Getting aroundBuses run between the park and town; motorcycles and tricycles are common for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuest house (LCCN, Government Lodge), a night, per roomNGN 3,000
- Mid-range bedGuest house (LCCN, Government Lodge), a night, per roomNGN 5,000
- High-end bedGuest house (LCCN, Government Lodge), a night, per roomNGN 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 2,500 · Mid NGN 4,000 · High NGN 6,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YOL Yola International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 1 h by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Aug (11 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Numan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses run between the park and town; motorcycles and tricycles are common for short trips. No formal taxi service; negotiate fares.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kainji National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h round‑trip
Hire a motorbike or join a local tour; about 2 h drive
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
LCCN Guest House Numan
Basic guest house near main road
Government Lodge
State‑run accommodation
Haningto Suites Ltd
Suites on Yola‑Numan Rd
Delta Hotel
Hotel in town centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₦2,500–₦4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦4,000–₦6,500 excl. bed
- High
- ₦6,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guest house (LCCN, Government Lodge)1 × 3 nights × NGN 5,000 | NGN 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × NGN 4,000 | NGN 24,000 |
| Yola ↔ Numan bus round‑trip2 × NGN 1,200 | NGN 2,400 |
| Local SIM (MTN, Glo, Airtel) – 7 days data2 × NGN 1,500 | NGN 3,000 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 7,400 per person per day, bed included | NGN 44,400 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal (local rice dish, e.g., tuwo shinkafa) | ₦500–₦1,200 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₦50–₦150 |
| Motorbike ride (short distance) | ₦200–₦400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation can change; check current travel advisories before visiting.
- Motorcycle/tricycle routes may be restricted in some areas.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
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Emergency
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yola → Numan bus: about ₦1,200 one‑way, 1 h 30 min
- Motorbike ride in town: ≈₦300 per short trip
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Numan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Sep · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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