Port Harcourt weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was clear and 26°C (78°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Jun–Oct
About Port Harcourt weather
Is it raining in Port Harcourt right now?
No. It’s clear and 26° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Port Harcourt this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–33° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Port Harcourt lately?
In the past 7 days, Port Harcourt had 7 rainy days and 64.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Port Harcourt?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Port Harcourt weather by month
When is the best time to visit Port Harcourt?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Port Harcourt is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 31°C (87°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Port Harcourt?
September is the wettest month, with about 397 mm (15.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Port Harcourt?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Port Harcourt have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Port Harcourt weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months