Okrika climate
Okrika (Nigeria) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 2,520 mm99 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Okrika climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2985 | 2373 | 2679 | 331.3 |
| Feb | 3086 | 2475 | 2780 | 612.4 |
| Mar | 2985 | 2577 | 2781 | 1345.3 |
| Apr | 2984 | 2577 | 2780 | 1696.6 |
| May | 2883 | 2576 | 2680 | 2258.9 |
| Jun | 2781 | 2475 | 2678 | 36414 |
| Jul | 2781 | 2373 | 2577 | 37115 |
| Aug | 2780 | 2373 | 2577 | 35714 |
| Sep | 2781 | 2374 | 2577 | 39015 |
| Oct | 2882 | 2474 | 2678 | 2379.3 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2475 | 2679 | 1435.6 |
| Dec | 2985 | 2374 | 2679 | 381.5 |
| Year | 3086 | 2373 | 2679 | 2,52099 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 56% | 4.8 | 11:52 |
| Feb | 85% | 66% | 4.7 | 11:58 |
| Mar | 88% | 82% | 4.4 | 12:05 |
| Apr | 90% | 82% | 4.5 | 12:13 |
| May | 91% | 81% | 4.3 | 12:20 |
| Jun | 91% | 87% | 3.5 | 12:24 |
| Jul | 91% | 89% | 3.2 | 12:22 |
| Aug | 90% | 89% | 3.4 | 12:16 |
| Sep | 92% | 89% | 3.6 | 12:08 |
| Oct | 91% | 83% | 4.0 | 12:00 |
| Nov | 90% | 70% | 4.3 | 11:54 |
| Dec | 84% | 56% | 4.7 | 11:51 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Okrika is like
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 23 °C73 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.2 °C4 °F.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,520 mm99 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 44% of the annual total. The wettest month is September (390 mm15 in), the driest is January (33 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 81% in January to 92% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 56%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in December to 4 km/h (3 mph) in August.
Best time to visit Okrika
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January. Average highs then reach 29 °C85 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 33 mm1.3 in to 38 mm1.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is very wet (390 mm15 in) and humid (92% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Okrika
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 2780 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 2373 to 25 °C76 °F, about 324 mm13 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 2883 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 2373 to 25 °C77 °F, about 96 mm3.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Okrika compares
The nearest larger place is Port Harcourt, about 9 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Okrika has practically the same average temperature. It receives 9% more precipitation (2,520 mm99 in vs 2,320 mm91 in). The difference is largest in January (0.6 °C1.2 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 74 places in Nigeria. By annual mean temperature, Okrika is the 26th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 4th wettest. See all of them on the Nigeria climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Edéa (Cameroon, Am), Douala (Cameroon, Am) and Kumba (Cameroon, Am).
Nearby places
- Climate in Port Harcourt 9 km · 26 °C79 °F · 2,320 mm91 in
- Climate in Buguma 25 km · 26 °C79 °F · 2,520 mm99 in
- Climate in Aba 51 km · 26 °C78 °F · 2,315 mm91 in
- Climate in Owerri 83 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,841 mm72 in
- Climate in Ogbia 85 km · 26 °C79 °F · 2,507 mm99 in
- Climate in Yenagoa 93 km · 26 °C79 °F · 2,356 mm93 in
- Climate in Umuahia 98 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,791 mm70 in
- Climate in Uyo 100 km · 26 °C78 °F · 2,931 mm115 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Okrika?
March is the warmest month in Okrika. Its average high is 29 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Okrika?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
When does it rain the most in Okrika?
September is the wettest month with about 390 mm (15.3 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 33 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Okrika?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.