Climate of Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Owerri (Imo State, Nigeria). Population approximately 215,038.
Located in Imo State, Nigeria, Owerri has a tropical climate. Population approximately 215,038. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in July to 28°C / 82.4°F in March, with rainfall varying from 19 mm / 0.7 in (January) to 376 mm / 14.8 in (September) — about 2291 mm / 90.2 in across the year. Owerri is the capital of Imo State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Owerri's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.7°C81.9°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| March | 28°C82.4°F | 111 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.8°C82°F | 180 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 253 mm10″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.1°C79°F | 310 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.1°C77.2°F | 344 mm13.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.1°C77.2°F | 296 mm11.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.5°C77.9°F | 376 mm14.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 26°C78.8°F | 267 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Owerri?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, December. Owerri's warmest month is March at an average of 28°C / 82.4°F, and its driest month is January with about 19 mm / 0.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Owerri?
Owerri, in Imo State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in July to 28°C / 82.4°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 2291 mm / 90.2 in, with the wettest month being September (376 mm / 14.8 in) and the driest January (19 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Owerri in March?
The average temperature in Owerri in March is 28°C / 82.4°F, with rainfall of about 111 mm / 4.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Owerri?
The driest month in Owerri is January, with about 19 mm / 0.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Owerri?
The wettest month in Owerri is September, with approximately 376 mm / 14.8 in of average monthly rainfall.