Best time to visit Port Harcourt: month-by-month weather (2026)

January, August, and December stand out as the best months to visit based on three years of climate data. January and December combine some of the lowest rainfall of the year, at 28mm and 26mm respectively, with the most sunshine, at 10.0 and 10.3 hours a day, while August offers a break in the mid-year rains with 7.0 hours of sunshine a day.

The trade-off is that January, August, and December fall within the broader peak season, which also includes July, so travelers may find more competition for lodging during these months. The wettest conditions occur from June through October, with July reaching 366mm of rain and June and October both topping 300mm, while February is the warmest month by daytime high at 34.1C, so visitors sensitive to heavy rain or high heat may want to plan around those specific months even within the wider peak period.