In Port Harcourt, December brings very high daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to 24°C (75°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit.
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Based on 19 years of weather observations (2006-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Port Harcourt.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Port Harcourt in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Abuja
35°C (95°F) Jabi35°C (95°F) Ibadan
34°C (93°F) Ikeja32°C (90°F) Agboju31°C (88°F) Moba31°C (88°F) Lagos31°C (88°F) Lekki31°C (88°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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