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Port Harcourt, Nigeria Snapshot 2026
Where is Port Harcourt?
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- City
- Port Harcourt
- Population
- 2.1M
- Coordinates
- 4.78°, 7.01°
Port Harcourt is a city in Nigeria with a population of approximately 2.1M. Average temperatures range from 23°C (73°F) in August to 33°C (92°F) in February. The best time to visit is July, August, September.
Time in Port Harcourt right now
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/Lagos
Daylight saving
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Live weather in Port Harcourt
Daylight in Port Harcourt today
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Day length
12h 24m
Climate normals for Port Harcourt
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Wet April
Wet May
Wet June
Wet July best
Wet August best
Wet September best
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C / 24°C | 38°C / 29°C | 9days (42 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| February | 33°C / 25°C | 39°C / 31°C | 13days (60 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| March | 31°C / 25°C | 38°C / 31°C | 26days (176 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 85% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 31°C / 25°C | 37°C / 31°C | 24days (210 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 30°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 28days (260 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 28°C / 24°C | 34°C / 28°C | 28days (367 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 90% Very Muggy | 6.5 High | Wet | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 23°C | 32°C / 27°C | 29days (372 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 90% Very Muggy | 6 High | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 28°C / 23°C | 33°C / 27°C | 28days (278 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 88% Very Muggy | 6.5 High | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 23°C | 33°C / 28°C | 30days (388 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 90% Very Muggy | 6.1 High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 29°C / 24°C | 35°C / 28°C | 30days (335 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 90% Very Muggy | 6.4 High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 30°C / 24°C | 36°C / 29°C | 26days (163 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 32°C / 24°C | 37°C / 29°C | 14days (43 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 81% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 33°C / 24°C . Feb: 33°C / 25°C . Mar: 31°C / 25°C . Apr: 31°C / 25°C . May: 30°C / 25°C . Jun: 28°C / 24°C . Jul: 28°C / 23°C . Aug: 28°C / 23°C . Sep: 28°C / 23°C . Oct: 29°C / 24°C . Nov: 30°C / 24°C . Dec: 32°C / 24°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 42 mm. Feb: 60 mm. Mar: 176 mm. Apr: 210 mm. May: 260 mm. Jun: 367 mm. Jul: 372 mm. Aug: 278 mm. Sep: 388 mm. Oct: 335 mm. Nov: 163 mm. Dec: 43 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 85%. Apr: 86%. May: 88%. Jun: 90%. Jul: 90%. Aug: 88%. Sep: 90%. Oct: 90%. Nov: 88%. Dec: 81%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 12 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 11 km/h . Jun: 11 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Port Harcourt has a population of approximately 2.1M.
The best months to visit Port Harcourt are July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Port Harcourt receives approximately 2694mm of rainfall annually across 285 rainy days.
Port Harcourt is located in Nigeria, in the Africa region.