Owerri weather in July
In July, Owerri sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 301 mm of rain across 28.9 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of July to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Owerri's 9th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Owerri's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 301 mm
- 28.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 89%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.53 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.1
- out of 10
Owerri is city in Nigeria.
- Density
- 5,240/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical July day in Owerri reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 1°C cooler than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
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| 27 | 29 | 22 |
| 28 | 29 | 22 |
| 29 | 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 29 | 22 |
| 31 | 29 | 22 |
How July really feels in Owerri
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 13 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Owerri weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 22° | 25 | 5.6 | 11.7 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 35° / 23° | 52 | 9.9 | 11.8 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 34° / 24° | 134 | 20.5 | 12 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 32° / 23° | 213 | 24.8 | 12.1 | 2.3 |
| May | 31° / 23° | 264 | 28.3 | 12.2 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 30° / 23° | 296 | 28.4 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 301 | 28.9 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 272 | 27 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 315 | 29.2 | 12 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 302 | 29.7 | 11.9 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 32° / 22° | 115 | 18.2 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 33° / 22° | 23 | 5.8 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 3% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 97%.
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| Clearer (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloudier (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 97 |
| 2 | 3 | 97 |
| 3 | 3 | 97 |
| 4 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | 3 | 97 |
| 6 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 3 | 97 |
| 9 | 3 | 97 |
| 10 | 3 | 97 |
| 11 | 3 | 97 |
| 12 | 3 | 97 |
| 13 | 3 | 97 |
| 14 | 3 | 97 |
| 15 | 3 | 97 |
| 16 | 3 | 97 |
| 17 | 3 | 97 |
| 18 | 3 | 97 |
| 19 | 3 | 97 |
| 20 | 3 | 97 |
| 21 | 2 | 98 |
| 22 | 2 | 98 |
| 23 | 2 | 98 |
| 24 | 2 | 98 |
| 25 | 2 | 98 |
| 26 | 2 | 98 |
| 27 | 2 | 98 |
| 28 | 2 | 98 |
| 29 | 2 | 98 |
| 30 | 2 | 98 |
| 31 | 2 | 98 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Owerri gets around 301 mm of rain over 28.9 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 93% and peaks near 95% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 |
| 2 | 95 |
| 3 | 95 |
| 4 | 95 |
| 5 | 95 |
| 6 | 95 |
| 7 | 94 |
| 8 | 94 |
| 9 | 94 |
| 10 | 94 |
| 11 | 93 |
| 12 | 93 |
| 13 | 93 |
| 14 | 93 |
| 15 | 93 |
| 16 | 92 |
| 17 | 92 |
| 18 | 92 |
| 19 | 92 |
| 20 | 92 |
| 21 | 92 |
| 22 | 92 |
| 23 | 92 |
| 24 | 91 |
| 25 | 91 |
| 26 | 91 |
| 27 | 91 |
| 28 | 91 |
| 29 | 90 |
| 30 | 90 |
| 31 | 89 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 97% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 5 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 15 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 16 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 17 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 18 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 19 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 20 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 21 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 22 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 23 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 24 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 25 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 27 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 28 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 29 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 30 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 31 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
Wind in July
Winds average 6 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of July to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:26 AM to 6:31 AM, and sunset from 6:45 PM to 6:45 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:45 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:45 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:45 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:26 | 6:45 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:27 | 6:45 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:27 | 6:45 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:27 | 6:45 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:27 | 6:46 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:27 | 6:46 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:28 | 6:46 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:28 | 6:46 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:28 | 6:46 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:28 | 6:46 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:28 | 6:46 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:46 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:46 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:46 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:46 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:46 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:29 | 6:46 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:30 | 6:46 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:45 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:45 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 3.53 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.53 kWh/m² to a high of 5.35 kWh/m² in January across the year — July's 3.53 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.5 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Owerri
In July, Owerri sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Owerri's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Owerri sees seasonal dust haze (December–April), heaviest in February.
Is July a good time to visit Owerri?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Owerri.
What to pack for Owerri in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Owerri sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 29 days see rain.
UV index in Owerri in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Owerri peaks around March 23 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Owerri in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Owerri is worst in January — around 160 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 3.0× the cleanest month (August, 54 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 160 | 141 | 102 | 94 | 85 | 73 | 59 | 54 | 67 | 87 | 96 | 152 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 160 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 141 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 102 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 94 | Unhealthy |
| May | 85 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 73 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 54 | Poor |
| Sep | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 96 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 152 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Owerri?
Owerri sits at 5.5°N, 7.0°E, 73 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Nkwerre, 32 km away.
Topography around Owerri
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Owerri.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Owerri has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 71 m around an average of 70 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 135 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 430 m.
The land around Owerri is covered by artificial surfaces (78%) within 3 km, trees (62%) within 16 km, and trees (81%) within 80 km.
Nigeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 13% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,224
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 15.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Owerri (5.4836°, 7.0332°, elevation 73 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).