Climate normals · 1970–2000
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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 20 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 47 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 113 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 181 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 255 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 308 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 344 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 296 mm |
| September | 25° / 78° | 375 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 269 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 73 mm |
| December | 27° / 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.