Climate of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Port Harcourt (Rivers State, Nigeria). Population approximately 1,020,000.
Located in Rivers State, Nigeria, Port Harcourt has a tropical climate. Population approximately 1,020,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in July to 28°C / 82.4°F in February, with rainfall varying from 40 mm / 1.6 in (January) to 432 mm / 17 in (September) — about 2851 mm / 112.2 in across the year. Port Harcourt is the capital of Rivers State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port Harcourt's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January.
Best time to visit Port Harcourt →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1°C80.8°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28°C82.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 28°C82.4°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.9°C82.2°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.2°C81°F | 288 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.3°C79.3°F | 395 mm15.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 419 mm16.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.6°C78.1°F | 340 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.9°C78.6°F | 432 mm17″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.3°C79.3°F | 317 mm12.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Port Harcourt?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January. Port Harcourt's warmest month is February at an average of 28°C / 82.4°F, and its driest month is January with about 40 mm / 1.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Port Harcourt?
Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in July to 28°C / 82.4°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 2851 mm / 112.2 in, with the wettest month being September (432 mm / 17 in) and the driest January (40 mm / 1.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Port Harcourt in February?
The average temperature in Port Harcourt in February is 28°C / 82.4°F, with rainfall of about 83 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Port Harcourt?
The driest month in Port Harcourt is January, with about 40 mm / 1.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.1°C / 80.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Port Harcourt?
The wettest month in Port Harcourt is September, with approximately 432 mm / 17 in of average monthly rainfall.