When to go · Calabar
Calabar, month by month
The best months for Calabar: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Calabar's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season).31 °C / 22 °C, 3 rain days88 °F / 72 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGreatInside Calabar's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season).32 °C / 23 °C, 4 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season)). Across Nigeria: Hot and humid; storms begin late in the month.32 °C / 23 °C, 8 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season)). Across Nigeria: Rains arrive in the south; Easter travel peaks.31 °C / 23 °C, 13 rain days88 °F / 73 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season)). Across Nigeria: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.30 °C / 23 °C, 18 rain days86 °F / 73 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon rain); December is carnival — book beds early.29 °C / 22 °C, 21 rain days84 °F / 72 °F, 21 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon rain); December is carnival — book beds early.28 °C / 22 °C, 24 rain days82 °F / 72 °F, 24 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon rain); December is carnival — book beds early.28 °C / 22 °C, 24 rain days82 °F / 72 °F, 24 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon rain); December is carnival — book beds early.28 °C / 22 °C, 23 rain days82 °F / 72 °F, 23 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season)). Across Nigeria: Rain eases late; Independence Day on 1 October.29 °C / 22 °C, 18 rain days84 °F / 72 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberGreatInside Calabar's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season).30 °C / 22 °C, 8 rain days86 °F / 72 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGreatInside Calabar's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season).31 °C / 22 °C, 3 rain days88 °F / 72 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays