When to go · Yelwa
Yelwa in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, higher heat and sandstorms).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, higher heat and sandstorms).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
- DecemberGreatInside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
- JanuaryGreatInside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
- FebruaryGreatInside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
Weather in October
- YelwaHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 6 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 Yelwa, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Night low
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
Jan: 1 (better)
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, higher heat and sandstorms).
January: Inside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
Yelwa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen