Port Harcourt Weather in March

What's the weather like in Port Harcourt (Rivers) in March 2024?

The climate in Port Harcourt during March can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

March is in the spring in Port Harcourt and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Port Harcourt weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.3°C 86.5°F
Nightly temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Average temperature 25.7°C 78.3°F
Daily sunshine 4.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 149 mm 5.9 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Harcourt with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt average temperature in March

March rainfall

Port Harcourt average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Port Harcourt average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port Harcourt in March 2024.

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Port Harcourt weather stats

Port Harcourt weather statistics
Hottest month: February 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: December 32mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: December 5.4hrs
Coldest month: July 26.4°C 79.5°F
Wettest month: September 382mm 15ins
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