When to go · Calabar

Calabar in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon rain); December is carnival — book beds early.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 24
Crowds: Medium; Nigeria overall
Prices: Medium; Nigeria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Calabar

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon rain); December is carnival — book beds early.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

CalabarHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 24 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 24 days
South-east and Cross River, Nigeria · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtstorm or typhoon risk
One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.

Nigeria overall: A drier break in Lagos; Osun-Osogbo festival in Osun State (check dates).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Calabar, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon rain); December is carnival — book beds early.

January: Inside Calabar's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season).

Calabar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.