Bida weather in October
In October, Bida sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 75 mm of rain across 11.8 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 33°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Bida's 7th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bida's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- 11.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:27 AM – 6:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 33°C by the end.
A typical October day in Bida reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C warmer than September and about 3°C cooler than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 24 |
| 2 | 31 | 24 |
| 3 | 31 | 24 |
| 4 | 31 | 24 |
| 5 | 31 | 24 |
| 6 | 31 | 24 |
| 7 | 31 | 24 |
| 8 | 31 | 24 |
| 9 | 31 | 24 |
| 10 | 31 | 24 |
| 11 | 31 | 24 |
| 12 | 31 | 24 |
| 13 | 32 | 24 |
| 14 | 32 | 24 |
| 15 | 32 | 24 |
| 16 | 32 | 24 |
| 17 | 32 | 24 |
| 18 | 32 | 24 |
| 19 | 32 | 24 |
| 20 | 32 | 24 |
| 21 | 32 | 24 |
| 22 | 32 | 24 |
| 23 | 32 | 24 |
| 24 | 32 | 24 |
| 25 | 33 | 24 |
| 26 | 33 | 24 |
| 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 29 | 33 | 24 |
| 30 | 33 | 24 |
| 31 | 33 | 23 |
How October really feels in Bida
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bida weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 21° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 37° / 23° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.7 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 38° / 26° | 6 | 1.4 | 11.9 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 38° / 27° | 29 | 5.7 | 12.2 | 1.3 |
| May | 35° / 26° | 75 | 12.2 | 12.4 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 32° / 25° | 120 | 17.1 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 185 | 22.7 | 12.5 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 238 | 23.8 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 30° / 24° | 211 | 22 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 32° / 24° | 75 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 35° / 23° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.6 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 35° / 21° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 73 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 73 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 30 | 70 |
| 5 | 30 | 70 |
| 6 | 31 | 69 |
| 7 | 31 | 69 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 35 | 65 |
| 12 | 36 | 64 |
| 13 | 36 | 64 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 39 | 61 |
| 16 | 40 | 60 |
| 17 | 41 | 59 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Bida gets around 75 mm of rain over 11.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 63% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 |
| 2 | 62 |
| 3 | 61 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 59 |
| 6 | 57 |
| 7 | 56 |
| 8 | 54 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 50 |
| 11 | 48 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 32 |
| 19 | 30 |
| 20 | 28 |
| 21 | 27 |
| 22 | 25 |
| 23 | 24 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 20 |
| 26 | 19 |
| 27 | 17 |
| 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 14 |
| 30 | 13 |
| 31 | 12 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 78% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Oppressive (%) | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 71 |
| Miserable (%) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 13 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 14 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 15 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 16 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 17 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 19 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 20 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 21 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 22 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 77 | 19 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 77 | 18 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 77 | 17 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 78 | 15 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 78 | 14 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 77 | 13 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 75 | 12 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 74 | 11 |
| 31 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 71 | 10 |
Wind in October
Winds average 5 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:27 AM to 6:29 AM, and sunset from 6:23 PM to 6:10 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:23 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:22 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:20 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:18 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:18 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:17 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:16 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:16 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:15 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:15 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:14 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:14 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:13 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:13 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:28 | 6:12 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:28 | 6:12 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:28 | 6:12 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:28 | 6:12 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:28 | 6:11 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:28 | 6:11 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:11 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:10 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:10 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:10 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.11 kWh/m² to a high of 6.53 kWh/m² in March across the year — October's 5.2 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bida
None of Bida's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bida's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Bida sees seasonal dust haze (December–May), heaviest in February.
Is October a good time to visit Bida?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bida. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bida in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Bida sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Bida in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bida peaks around September 16 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Bida in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bida is worst in February — around 111 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.2× the cleanest month (July, 27 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 108 | 111 | 74 | 56 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 48 | 58 | 84 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 108 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 111 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 56 | Unhealthy |
| May | 35 | Moderate |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 48 | Poor |
| Nov | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 84 | Unhealthy |
Where is Bida?
Bida sits at 9.1°N, 6.0°E, 118 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Patigi, 48 km away.
Topography around Bida
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bida.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bida has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 97 m around an average of 144 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 229 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 417 m.
The land around Bida is covered by artificial surfaces (63%) within 3 km, cropland (49%) and shrubs (30%) within 16 km, and cropland (55%) and shrubs (22%) within 80 km.
Nigeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 13% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,224
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 15.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bida (9.0804°, 6.0099°, elevation 118 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).