Onitsha Weather in October

What's the weather like in Onitsha (Anambra State) in October 2024?

The climate in Onitsha during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

October is in the fall / autumn in Onitsha and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Onitsha weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.6°C 87°F
Nightly temperature 22.3°C 72.1°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 252 mm 9.9 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 27.3°C 81.2°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Onitsha with around 252mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Onitsha

Onitsha average temperature in October

October rainfall

Onitsha average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Onitsha average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Onitsha in October 2024.

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Onitsha weather stats

Onitsha weather statistics
Hottest month: March 33.7°C 92.7°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: December 6.6hrs
Coldest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Wettest month: September 334mm 13.1ins
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