AI-generatedEnugu at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 1,558 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 192 m
Climate in Enugu
Enugu has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while August is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Enugu is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Enugu
The best time to visit Enugu is from November to February. From December to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 267 mm.
Enugu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Enugu in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Poor
- 33–37 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Enugu in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 30–33 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 156 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Dec – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1618:15
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:03–06:44 · evening 17:47–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:03 · evening 18:28–18:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Enugu compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 32° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Enugu in October?
In October, Enugu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 200 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enugu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:16 – 18:15
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Enugu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Enugu: score 46 against 28. In November, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. November has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 46better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 5.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 25 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 200 mm | 39 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Enugu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January36° · 7.5 h
In January, Enugu is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Enugu – and yet one of the best months here.
Enugu in January43February37° · 6.9 h
In February, Enugu is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Enugu – and yet one of the best months here.
Enugu in February26March36° · 5.6 h
In March, Enugu is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enugu.
Enugu in March15April34° · 4.9 h
In April, Enugu is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 106 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enugu.
Enugu in April19May33° · 4.5 h
In May, Enugu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 176 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enugu.
Enugu in May29June31° · 4.1 h
In June, Enugu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 232 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enugu.
Enugu in June34July30° · 3.9 h
In July, Enugu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 220 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enugu.
Enugu in July34August30° · 3.7 h
In August, Enugu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 239 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enugu.
Enugu in August31September30° · 3.6 h
In September, Enugu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 267 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enugu.
Enugu in September28October31° · 3.8 h
In October, Enugu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 200 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Enugu.
Enugu in October46November33° · 5.3 h
In November, Enugu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Enugu – and yet one of the best months here.
Enugu in November45December35° · 7.0 h
In December, Enugu is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Enugu – and yet one of the best months here.
Enugu in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Enugu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 326 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 45 | 36° | 23° | 7.5 h | 2 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 37° | 24° | 6.9 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 36° | 25° | 5.6 h | 10 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 15 | 34° | 25° | 4.9 h | 16 | 106 |
| MayMay | 19 | 33° | 24° | 4.5 h | 23 | 176 |
| JuneJun | 29 | 31° | 23° | 4.1 h | 26 | 232 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 30° | 22° | 3.9 h | 27 | 220 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 30° | 22° | 3.7 h | 26 | 239 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 30° | 22° | 3.6 h | 28 | 267 |
| OctoberOct | 28 | 31° | 23° | 3.8 h | 25 | 200 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 33° | 23° | 5.3 h | 7 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 35° | 23° | 7.0 h | 1 | 5 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Enugu
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Enugu, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Enugu: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Enugu has about 25 rainy days with 200 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Enugu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Enugu
How breezy and how cloudy Enugu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Enugu typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Enugu: mostly overcast, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Enugu
How often the day gets hot in Enugu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Enugu has about 25 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Enugu
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Enugu in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Enugu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 45) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 18).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 21
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 28
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 35 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Enugu compared
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Enugu vs Onitsha
In October the holiday weather in Enugu and Onitsha is about equally good (score 28 vs 27). During the day it is about as warm in Onitsha as in Enugu.
| in October | Enugu | Onitsha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 27 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 23 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Enugu ranks 12 of 16 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Enugu
When is the best time to visit Enugu?
The best time to visit Enugu is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Enugu?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Enugu?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 267 mm. The driest month is December with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Enugu get?
Enugu gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.5 hours a day; in September there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Enugu in?
Enugu is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Enugu?
A nonstop flight from London to Enugu takes about 6 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Enugu?
Enugu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 45) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 21, summer holidays 34, October half-term 28, Christmas holidays 45.