Climate of Rivers State, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Rivers State. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Rivers State, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in July to 27.8°C / 82°F in March, with rainfall from 38 mm / 1.5 in to 439 mm / 17.3 in depending on the season (2819 mm / 111 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.5°C81.5°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| March | 27.8°C82°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.5°C81.5°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 286 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.1°C79°F | 398 mm15.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.1°C77.2°F | 418 mm16.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 330 mm13″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.5°C77.9°F | 439 mm17.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 320 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.6°C79.9°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rivers State?
The best months to visit Rivers State, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 27.8°C / 82°F, and the driest is January with about 38 mm / 1.5 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Rivers State?
Rivers State, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in July to 27.8°C / 82°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 2819 mm / 111 in, with the wettest month being September (439 mm / 17.3 in) and the driest January (38 mm / 1.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Rivers State?
The hottest month in Rivers State is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.8°C / 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Rivers State?
The coldest month in Rivers State is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.1°C / 77.2°F.
When does it rain most in Rivers State?
The wettest month in Rivers State is September, averaging about 439 mm / 17.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 38 mm / 1.5 in.