Imo State weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Imo State, Nigeria. Like most weather services, we show Imo State at one spot: Owerri, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 44%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season Jun–Oct
About Owerri weather
Is it raining in Owerri right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 25° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Owerri this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Owerri lately?
In the past 7 days, Owerri had 7 rainy days and 47.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Owerri?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Imo State weather by month
When is the best time to visit Imo State?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Imo State is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 31°C (87°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Imo State?
September is the wettest month, with about 335 mm (13.2 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Imo State?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Imo State have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Owerri), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Imo State
Weather can differ a lot within Imo State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.