Weather in Port Harcourt Today

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Current temperature in Port Harcourt: 27°C (81°F). Overcast. Today's high 27°C (81°F), low 24°C (75°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
27°
Overcast
RealFeel® 30°C
81%Humid
Rain probability: 100%· Expected: 0.7mm this hour
High27°
Low24°
12km/hSWWind fromSouth-West· Max 13
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 32 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Drizzle
Fri, Sep 114:30 PMDay
12h 9m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:23 AMDawn 5:53 AM
Daylight remaining2h 1mNoon 12:28 PMTotal 12h 9m
Sunset6:33 PMDusk 7:02 PM
NowDrizzle+27°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UV

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
12 km/h
SW · Gentle Breeze · Max 13 km/h
Humidity
81 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
7
High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
1013 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
23°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

27°C-1° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 28°C.

14 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running below normal.

2026-08-28: 28°C28°2026-08-29: 28°C28°2026-08-30: 29°C29°2026-08-31: 30°C30°2026-09-01: 31°C31°2026-09-02: 27°C27°2026-09-03: 28°C28°2026-09-04: 27°C27°2026-09-05: 30°C30°2026-09-06: 29°C29°2026-09-07: 29°C29°2026-09-08: 25°C25°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 7 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

High humidity (81%) combined with the heat means it will feel more uncomfortable than the air temperature alone suggests — stay hydrated if you're active outside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Port Harcourt?

The hottest month in Port Harcourt is typically February, with daytime highs averaging around 33.5°C (92°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 24.8°C (77°F).

What is the coldest month in Port Harcourt?

The coldest month in Port Harcourt is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 23.2°C (74°F) and daytime highs near 27.8°C (82°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Port Harcourt have a rainy season?

Port Harcourt doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. September is the wettest month on average (about 368 mm), while January is the driest (about 34 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Port Harcourt?

The best time to visit Port Harcourt is typically November to February, when daytime highs average a comfortable 32.1°C (90°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 69 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.