Akwa Ibom State weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Like most weather services, we show Akwa Ibom State at one spot: Uyo, its largest city. At 12:15 AM local time it was mostly clear and 25°C (76°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 31%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season May–Oct
About Uyo weather
Is it raining in Uyo right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 25° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Uyo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 24–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Uyo lately?
In the past 7 days, Uyo had 7 rainy days and 46.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Uyo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Akwa Ibom State weather by month
When is the best time to visit Akwa Ibom State?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Akwa Ibom State is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in August to 30°C (86°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Akwa Ibom State?
August is the wettest month, with about 486 mm (19.1 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Akwa Ibom State?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Akwa Ibom State have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Jan is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Uyo), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Akwa Ibom State
Weather can differ a lot within Akwa Ibom State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyo | Dec–Feb | Apr–Nov | 27–30°C | 2,930 mm |
| Ikot Ekpene | Dec–Feb | Apr–Oct | 28–31°C | 2,315 mm |
| Esuk Oron | Dec–Feb | Apr–Nov | 27–30°C | 2,930 mm |
| Itu | Dec–Feb | Apr–Nov | 27–30°C | 2,930 mm |
| Eket | Dec–Feb | Apr–Oct | 26–29°C | 2,574 mm |