Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Calabar, Nigeria in August
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 379mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
379mm
Sun
2.3h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 379mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Calabar, Nigeria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August28°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August379mm average rain
August is wetter than Calabar's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August2.3 hours average sun
August is one of Calabar's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August44 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
