Southwest Nigeria, Nigeria: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Southwest Nigeria, Nigeria? If you're planning to go to Southwest Nigeria, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Southwest Nigeria, Nigeria

Based on the climate and weather in Southwest Nigeria, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

Important essentials for Southwest Nigeria, Nigeria

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Southwest Nigeria, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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  • Travel insurance

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  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may get worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly product.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Southwest Nigeria, Nigeria by month

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January

January here can be sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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February

If you visit Southwest Nigeria during February, you will probably see that it is unbearably hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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March

March in this region is sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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April

April in Southwest Nigeria is consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

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May

If you vacation in Southwest Nigeria during May, you may see that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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June

Traveling to Southwest Nigeria in June, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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July

July in Southwest Nigeria is hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C).

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August

August in Southwest Nigeria is extremely warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C).

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September

If you go to Southwest Nigeria in September, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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October

October here is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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November

If you vacation in Southwest Nigeria during November, you are likely to notice that it is constantly hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

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December

December in this region is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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