Port Harcourt weather in August (Nigeria)

Is August a good time to explore Port Harcourt weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

August in Port Harcourt generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 29°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 23°C. The temperatures are the mildest of the year this month, but warmth is still abundant and comfortable.

Precipitation

Port Harcourt in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 285 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 75 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Port Harcourt. January and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Port Harcourt climate page with graphs.

 

Port Harcourt, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 285 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 75 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nigeria in August

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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