Rivers State weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Rivers State: highs of 28°C (82°F) and about 334 mm (13.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (71°F) and cloud cover 89% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and about as wet; September brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 397 mm (15.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Port Harcourt, the largest city in Rivers State. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Rivers State?
least pleasant month Weather score 32/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Rivers State. For better conditions, consider Dec–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Rivers State in August?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 334 mm (13.1 in) falls in an average August. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Rivers State in August?
Days average 28°C (82°F) and nights 22°C (71°F).
Rivers State weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 26 mm | 56% | best |
| February | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm | 66% | best |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 103 mm | 82% | fair |
| April | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 155 mm | 82% | fair |
| May | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 208 mm | 81% | fair |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 315 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 324 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 334 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 397 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 249 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 131 mm | 70% | fair |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 29 mm | 56% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Rivers State in August
Weather can differ a lot within Rivers State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 334 mm | least pleasant |
| Buguma | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 357 mm | least pleasant |
| Okrika | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 357 mm | least pleasant |
| Obonoma | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 357 mm | least pleasant |
| Elele | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 334 mm | least pleasant |
| Degema Hulk | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 334 mm | least pleasant |
| Bonny | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 357 mm | least pleasant |