AI-generatedCalabar at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 3,143 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 37 m
Climate in Calabar
Calabar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while August is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Calabar is rather dull; January is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Calabar
The best time to visit Calabar is from December to January. From February to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 435 mm.
Calabar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Calabar in the dry season
Nov – May
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 146 rainy days in all
Calabar in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 29–31 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 149 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1218:13
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:59–06:40 · evening 17:45–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–05:59 · evening 18:26–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Calabar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 31° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Calabar in October?
In October, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 402 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min06:12 – 18:13
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 92 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Calabar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Calabar: score 41 against 29. In January, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. January has 21 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 41better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 31 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 402 mm | 37 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Calabar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January33° · 6.3 h
In January, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Calabar – and yet one of the best months here.
Calabar in January23February34° · 6.0 h
In February, Calabar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 65 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in February19March33° · 4.8 h
In March, Calabar is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 176 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in March21April32° · 4.3 h
In April, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 265 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in April23May32° · 4.0 h
In May, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 325 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in May30June30° · 3.4 h
In June, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 401 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in June38July29° · 3.2 h
In July, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 426 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in July41August29° · 3.1 h
In August, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 380 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in August34September30° · 2.9 h
In September, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 435 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in September29October31° · 3.3 h
In October, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 402 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in October28November32° · 4.7 h
In November, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 186 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar.
Calabar in November38December33° · 6.0 h
In December, Calabar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 45 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Calabar – and yet one of the best months here.
Calabar in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Calabar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (23°), the warmest in March (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 41 | 33° | 23° | 6.3 h | 10 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 34° | 24° | 6.0 h | 15 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 33° | 24° | 4.8 h | 26 | 176 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 32° | 24° | 4.3 h | 27 | 265 |
| MayMay | 23 | 32° | 24° | 4.0 h | 29 | 325 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 30° | 24° | 3.4 h | 29 | 401 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 29° | 23° | 3.2 h | 30 | 426 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 29° | 23° | 3.1 h | 30 | 380 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 30° | 23° | 2.9 h | 30 | 435 |
| OctoberOct | 29 | 31° | 23° | 3.3 h | 31 | 402 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 32° | 24° | 4.7 h | 26 | 186 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 33° | 23° | 6.0 h | 12 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Calabar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.3 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Calabar, 27 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Calabar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Calabar has about 31 rainy days with 402 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Calabar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Calabar
How breezy and how cloudy Calabar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Calabar typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 92 % of the sky over Calabar: mostly overcast, with about 3.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Calabar
How often the day gets hot in Calabar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Calabar has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Calabar
Weather for your travel dates
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Calabar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Calabar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 40) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 20).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
- 40
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 29
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,240 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Compare & alternatives
Calabar compared
Put Calabar side by side with another destination.
Calabar vs Malabo
In October Malabo has the better holiday weather (score 43 vs 29). During the day Malabo is 2 °C cooler than Calabar. Malabo gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Calabar | Malabo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 29 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 28° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 31 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
Nigeria in October: the best places
In October, Calabar ranks 10 of 16 destinations in this country.
- Jos29°68
- 2Zaria32°52
- 3Kano35°50
- 4Maiduguri35°50
- 5Bauchi33°46
- 6Kaduna32°44
- 7Lagos30°28°43
- 8Abuja31°33
- 10CalabarThis page31°29
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Frequently asked questions about Calabar
When is the best time to visit Calabar?
The best time to visit Calabar is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Calabar?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Calabar?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is September with 435 mm. The driest month is January with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Calabar get?
Calabar gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.3 hours a day; in September there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Calabar in?
Calabar is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Calabar?
A nonstop flight from London to Calabar takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,240 km.
Which school holidays are best for Calabar?
Calabar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 40) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 24, summer holidays 40, October half-term 29, Christmas holidays 40.