Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Port Harcourt.
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Port Harcourt, Nigeria, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 31°C (88°F), peaking in February at 34°C (93°F) and dipping in July to 29°C (84°F).
With around 2808 mm (111 in) of annual rainfall, Port Harcourt has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is June. December is the sunniest month, averaging 5.0 hours of sunshine per day.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Port Harcourt - and find the best time to visit.
With minimal seasonal shifts, Port Harcourt experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in February to 23°C (73°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Port Harcourt has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2808 mm (111 in) of rainfall per year. Port Harcourt can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 364 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Port Harcourt Precipitation page.
Port Harcourt can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 5.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Port Harcourt.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 82%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Port Harcourt. In contrast, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 29°C (84°F) in July to 34°C (93°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 23°C (73°F) to 25°C (77°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2808 mm (111 in). June is the wettest month with 364 mm (14 in), while January is the driest with 54 mm (2.1 in).
Port Harcourt receives around 1,381 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 150 hours, while August is the cloudiest with just 75 hours.
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