When to go · Calabar
Calabar in January
Great month. Inside Calabar's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- High
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Calabar
Inside Calabar's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season).
Weather in January
- CalabarHighs around 31 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 3 days
- South-east and Cross River, Nigeria · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtbest weather
One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria overall
- Medium
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- High
Nigeria overall: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen