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Owerri Climate

Owerri is a city in Nigeria (28) with a population of about 545,000. Its average annual temperature is 26.5°C (80°F), with roughly 2300 mm of rain per year.

26.5°C

Avg Temp

2300

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Owerri Climate

Owerri has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F) and receives about 2300 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.5°C

Avg Temp

2300

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Owerri — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°20 mm
February28° / 82°47 mm
March28° / 82°113 mm
April28° / 82°181 mm
May27° / 80°255 mm
June26° / 79°308 mm
July25° / 77°344 mm
August25° / 77°296 mm
September25° / 78°375 mm
October26° / 79°269 mm
November27° / 80°73 mm
December27° / 80°19 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 Owerri

The most comfortable months to visit Owerri are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 33°C high). The coldest is July (near 22°C low). September is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Owerri are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Owerri, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C and about 2300 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.

In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Owerri average about 33°C (91°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.