When is the best time to go to Calabar
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Calabar, Nigeria. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Calabar
Calabar weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Calabar are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 26mm | 5.7hrs | 12.6hrs |
The climate in Calabar during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Calabar, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Calabar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Calabar with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 50mm | 5.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
February in Calabar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Calabar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Calabar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Calabar with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 132mm | 5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Calabar is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calabar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Calabar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Calabar with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 194mm | 5.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
Calabar's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calabar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Calabar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Calabar with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 266mm | 5.3hrs | 13.1hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Calabar and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calabar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Calabar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Calabar with around 266mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 384mm | 4.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
The climate in Calabar during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calabar.
June is in the summer in Calabar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Calabar with around 384mm 15.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 436mm | 2.8hrs | 12.7hrs |
July in Calabar is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calabar.
July is in the summer in Calabar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Calabar with around 436mm 17.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 379mm | 2.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Calabar is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calabar.
August is in the summer in Calabar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Calabar with around 379mm 14.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 391mm | 3.1hrs | 12.9hrs |
Calabar's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calabar.
September is in the fall / autumn in Calabar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Calabar with around 391mm 15.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Calabar weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 299mm | 4.1hrs | 13.1hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Calabar and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Calabar.
October is in the fall / autumn in Calabar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Calabar with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 137mm | 5.5hrs | 12.6hrs |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Calabar during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Calabar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Calabar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Calabar with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 35mm | 5.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
December in Calabar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Calabar, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Calabar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Calabar with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Calabar weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 26mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | December | 5.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 436mm 17.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
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