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Port Harcourt weather in December

With highs near 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (71°F), December feels hot in Port Harcourt. Rainfall averages about 35 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.

What stands out in December

  • It's one of the drier months, with about 83% less rain than Port Harcourt's average.
  • It's humid — around 80% — so the heat feels heavier.
  • Port Harcourt is usually about 3°C cooler than Abuja, 480 km away, in December.
  • December sits in Port Harcourt's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.

Avg high

30°C

86°F

Avg low

22°C

71°F

Rainfall

35 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

80%

relative

Sky

54%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Port Harcourt weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
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Average monthly climate in Port Harcourt
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January30°C / 87°F21°C / 70°F16 mm77%52%
February31°C / 88°F23°C / 74°F52 mm84%68%
March31°C / 87°F24°C / 76°F136 mm88%85%
April30°C / 87°F24°C / 76°F126 mm89%83%
May30°C / 86°F24°C / 75°F216 mm90%83%
June29°C / 84°F23°C / 74°F351 mm91%88%
July28°C / 83°F23°C / 73°F370 mm91%91%
August28°C / 83°F22°C / 72°F328 mm91%88%
September28°C / 83°F23°C / 73°F416 mm92%91%
October29°C / 84°F23°C / 74°F293 mm91%84%
November30°C / 86°F24°C / 74°F179 mm89%72%
December30°C / 86°F22°C / 71°F35 mm80%54%

What to pack for December

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
  • Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is December a good time to visit Port Harcourt?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Nigeria cities in December

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Port Harcourt in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Port Harcourt?

Yes. December is one of the best months for Port Harcourt, with highs around 30°C and about 35 mm of rain.

How warm is Port Harcourt in December?

Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 22°C (71°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Port Harcourt in December?

Port Harcourt typically gets around 35 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Port Harcourt (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.