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Monthly climate in Calabar, Nigeria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Calabar features a tropical monsoon climate (Am). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (78 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 18 °C (65 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (101 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 3275 mm (129.0 inches) and receives 289 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Calabar enjoys an average of 2889 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 49 minutes to 12 hours 23 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Calabar, Nigeria §

The warmest months in Calabar are January, February and March, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 28 to 29 °C (82 - 84 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in July, August and September, when daily mean temperatures range from 25 to 25 °C (78 - 78 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Calabar experiences 327 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Calabar, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 36°C
(98°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 36°C
(96°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 35°C
(94°F)
Mean maximum 35°C
(96°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 34°C
(94°F)
Average high 33°C
(92°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 32°C
(90°F)
Daily mean 28°C
(82°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 27°C
(81°F)
Average low 24°C
(75°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 24°C
(75°F)
Mean minimum 21°C
(70°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)
Minimum 18°C
(65°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 21°C
(71°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Calabar, Nigeria §

Calabar usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 29 rainy days and 463 mm (18.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Calabar are January, February and December. On average, 48 mm (1.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Calabar, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 38 (1.5) 64 (2.5) 182 (7.2) 259 (10.2) 369 (14.5) 348 (13.7) 510 (20.1) 413 (16.3) 467 (18.4) 366 (14.4) 217 (8.5) 42 (1.7)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 9 10 27 26 29 28 30 29 29 30 28 14

Monthly sunshine hours in Calabar, Nigeria §

The sunniest months in Calabar are February, March and December, when the sun shines an average of 8 hours 57 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Calabar: August, September and October receive an average of 6 hours 52 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Calabar, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 241 261 260 249 243 239 224 219 199 212 244 292
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 51m 11h 57m 12h 4m 12h 12m 12h 20m 12h 23m 12h 21m 12h 15m 12h 7m 11h 59m 11h 52m 11h 49m

Solar UV radiation in Calabar, Nigeria §

Calabar experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Calabar UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Calabar, Nigeria. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 10 11 11 14 13 12 11 11 12 12 10 9

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Calabar, Nigeria

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Calabar. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Calabar's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.