Climate Insights for Calabar
Climate Overview
The climate in Calabar is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,227 mm of precipitation falls per year. Calabar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Calabar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Calabar is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 127 in of precipitation falls per year. Calabar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Calabar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Calabar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 35°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Calabar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 74°F to 95°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Calabar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,227 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 269 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 509 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 34 mm. That's 475 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Calabar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 127 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 20 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.3 in. That's 18.7 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Calabar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Calabar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Calabar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Calabar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.