Climate normals · 1970–2000
Port Harcourt Climate
Port Harcourt is a city in Nigeria (50) with a population of about 2,120,000. Its average annual temperature is 26.7°C (80°F), with roughly 2881 mm of rain per year.
26.7°C
Avg Temp
2881
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Port Harcourt Climate
Port Harcourt has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F) and receives about 2881 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.7°C
Avg Temp
2881
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 40 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 83 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 147 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 192 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 290 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 405 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 427 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 344 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 435 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 319 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 154 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 45 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 Port Harcourt
The most comfortable months to visit Port Harcourt are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (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 Port Harcourt are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Port Harcourt, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C and about 2881 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Port Harcourt 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.