Cross River State weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cross River State, Nigeria. Like most weather services, we show Cross River State at one spot: Calabar, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 26°C (79°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (2.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 89%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (2.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season May–Oct
About Calabar weather
Is it raining in Calabar right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (2.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Calabar this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Calabar lately?
In the past 7 days, Calabar had 7 rainy days and 67.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Calabar?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cross River State weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cross River State?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cross River 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 Cross River 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 Cross River 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 Cross River 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 Calabar), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Cross River State
Weather can differ a lot within Cross River State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.