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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Calabar month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Calabar are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 32–34°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), July the coldest (average low 23°C), and September the wettest (about 394 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1 | 23.5 | 33 | 9.8 |
| February | 34.1 | 24.5 | 42 | 9.7 |
| March | 31.6 | 24.6 | 187 | 7.5 |
| April | 31.0 | 24.6 | 175 | 7.7 |
| May | 30.1 | 24.2 | 228 | 7.4 |
| June | 28.7 | 23.3 | 371 | 7.1 |
| July | 27.7 | 22.8 | 369 | 6.2 |
| August | 27.9 | 22.8 | 343 | 6.3 |
| September | 28.2 | 22.8 | 394 | 6.0 |
| October | 28.9 | 23.1 | 320 | 6.6 |
| November | 30.1 | 23.7 | 158 | 8.3 |
| December | 31.9 | 23.8 | 33 | 9.9 |
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01 · OverviewCalabar, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Calabar took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Calabar
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Calabar
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Calabar
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Calabar
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Calabar
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Calabar
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Frequently Asked Questions about Calabar
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01 · Q&AWhere is Calabar located and what are its coordinates?
Calabar is situated in Nigeria at geographic coordinates 4.9589, 8.3270, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Calabar?
Calabar has a recorded population of approximately 540,000 and observes the Africa/Lagos time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Calabar?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Calabar include EN-NG, HA, YO, IG, FF, with NGN used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Calabar?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Calabar, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.