Port Harcourt Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Port Harcourt has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Port Harcourt experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 23°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Port Harcourt has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2808 mm of rainfall per year. Port Harcourt can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 364 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 54 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Port Harcourt Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Port Harcourt in Nigeria
Port Harcourt has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 33°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 364 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 150 hours of sunshine.
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