Port Harcourt weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Port Harcourt: highs of 30°C (86°F) and about 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (69°F) and cloud cover 56% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and about as wet; February brings highs of 31°C (87°F) and 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Port Harcourt?
best month Weather score 84/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Port Harcourt.
Does it rain a lot in Port Harcourt in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 26 mm (1.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Port Harcourt in January?
Days average 30°C (86°F) and nights 21°C (69°F).
Port Harcourt weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 26 mm | 56% | best |
| February | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm | 66% | best |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 103 mm | 82% | fair |
| April | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 155 mm | 82% | fair |
| May | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 208 mm | 81% | fair |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 315 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 324 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 334 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 397 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 249 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 131 mm | 70% | fair |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 29 mm | 56% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months