Climate of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Calabar (Cross River State, Nigeria). Population approximately 461,796.
Located in Cross River State, Nigeria, Calabar has a tropical climate. Population approximately 461,796. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in August to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in March, with rainfall varying from 23 mm / 0.9 in (January) to 413 mm / 16.3 in (July) — about 2624 mm / 103.3 in across the year. Calabar is the capital of Cross River State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Calabar's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.4°C81.3°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| March | 27.7°C81.9°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27°C80.6°F | 259 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.3°C79.3°F | 366 mm14.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 413 mm16.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.1°C77.2°F | 365 mm14.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.6°C78.1°F | 376 mm14.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 289 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Calabar?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, December. Calabar's warmest month is March at an average of 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Calabar?
Calabar, in Cross River State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in August to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 2624 mm / 103.3 in, with the wettest month being July (413 mm / 16.3 in) and the driest January (23 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Calabar in March?
The average temperature in Calabar in March is 27.7°C / 81.9°F, with rainfall of about 139 mm / 5.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Calabar?
The driest month in Calabar is January, with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Calabar?
The wettest month in Calabar is July, with approximately 413 mm / 16.3 in of average monthly rainfall.