Port Harcourt Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Port Harcourt varies. It peaks at 150 hours in December and drops to 75 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 1381 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Port Harcourt. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.0 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Port Harcourt enjoys an average of 1381 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

June, Port Harcourt’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Port Harcourt Precipitation page.