Port Harcourt Weather in October

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Port Harcourt and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

Port Harcourt weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.9°C 82.1°F
Nightly temperature 20.4°C 68.6°F
Average temperature 24.1°C 75.4°F
Daily sunshine 3.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 288 mm 11.3 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 27.4°C 81.4°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Harcourt with around 288mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt average temperature in October

October rainfall

Port Harcourt average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Port Harcourt average rain in October

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 October 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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