Climate normals · 1970–2000
Calabar Climate
Calabar is a city in Nigeria (22) with a population of about 540,000. Its average annual temperature is 26.5°C (80°F), with roughly 2634 mm of rain per year.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
2634
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Calabar Climate
Calabar has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F) and receives about 2634 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
2634
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 24 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 51 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 139 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 190 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 258 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 365 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 415 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 365 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 378 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 292 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 128 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 29 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Calabar
The most comfortable months to visit Calabar are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 32°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Calabar are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Calabar, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C and about 2634 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Calabar average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.