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Calabar Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Thunder Rolls Across the Plains

Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

Warmest Sunday at 32° · coldest night Friday at 25°

The short of it: Calabar weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 30 °C (86 °F) with thunderstorms, feeling like 36 °C (96 °F). Today’s high 30 °C (86 °F), low 26 °C (78 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 11 mm (0.44 in). Warnings in force: thunder & hail, tropical night. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:15 local time.

CALABAR, Monday. — Calabar may look for thunder and hail this day, with the mercury climbing to about 30° before sinking to 26° by night. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Calabar is 31°. Winds are light from the SSW, gusting to 14 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 32°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 25°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 43 mm in all. Nights run 3° milder than the November norm of 23°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Calabar runs from 23° at night to 31° by day, with some 120 mm of rain. February is the warmest month here at 33°, July the coldest at 23°, and July the wettest with 448 mm. The best months to ride in are December and January.

Daylight holds steady at 11 h 55 min. The station stands 97 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight showers30°36°6 km/h0.2 mm
2 PMThunderstorm30°35°7 km/h1.3 mm
3 PMThunderstorm29°35°6 km/h1.6 mm
4 PMThunder & hail29°34°5 km/h2.3 mm
5 PMLight showers28°34°4 km/h2.4 mm
6 PMOvercast28°33°5 km/h–
7 PMOvercast27°33°4 km/h–
8 PMOvercast27°33°4 km/h–
9 PMOvercast27°33°3 km/h–
10 PMOvercast26°33°2 km/h–
11 PMOvercast26°33°2 km/h–
12 AMOvercast26°32°3 km/h–
1 AMOvercast26°32°3 km/h–
2 AMOvercast26°32°2 km/h–
3 AMOvercast26°32°2 km/h–
4 AMOvercast26°32°2 km/h–
5 AMOvercast26°32°1 km/h–
6 AMOvercast26°32°1 km/h–
7 AMOvercast26°32°3 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMThunderstorm26°32°4 km/h1.4 mm
9 AMLight showers26°32°4 km/h0.9 mm
10 AMOvercast28°33°4 km/h–
11 AMLight showers28°34°5 km/h0.9 mm
12 PMOvercast29°35°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): thunder & hail, high 30°, low 26°, 12 mm of rain, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 6:12 AM, down 6:07 PM. Thunder with hail expected. Shelter the stock and the tools.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today26°30°12 mm16 km/h11 h 55 min
Tuesday26°29°18 mm16 km/h11 h 54 min
Wednesday25°30°5.3 mm13 km/h11 h 54 min
Thursday25°29°1.7 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min
Friday25°32°0.3 mm15 km/h11 h 54 min
Saturday26°31°4.5 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min
Sunday25°32°0.9 mm16 km/h11 h 53 min

Warmest: Sunday at 32°. Wettest: Tuesday, 18 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 16 km/h.

The Almanac · Calabar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Calabar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 157 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
5 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 120 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Calabar in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Calabar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°17 mm7 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
February33°24°41 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
March32°24°124 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April32°24°176 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
May31°24°269 mm7 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
June30°23°389 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
July29°23°448 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
August28°23°406 mm7 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
September29°23°406 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October30°23°277 mm6 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
November31°23°120 mm5 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
December32°23°20 mm6 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Calabar

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Calabar today?

Right now it is 30 °C (86 °F) with thunderstorms; it feels like 36 °C (96 °F). Today’s high is 30 °C (86 °F) and tonight’s low 26 °C (78 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 11 mm (0.44 in) expected.

Will it rain in Calabar this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 43 mm (1.7 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Calabar?

Yes: thunder & hail; tropical night. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Calabar?

February, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 23 °C (73 °F). The wettest month is July, with 448 mm (17.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Calabar?

December and January. December brings highs near 32 °C (89 °F) and about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain; January highs near 32 °C (89 °F) and 17 mm (0.67 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Calabar?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 23 °C (73 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Esuk OronAkwa Ibom State19 km SSW31°23°125 mm
AkankpaCross River State24 km NW31°23°111 mm
IkangCross River State29 km SE31°23°127 mm
UyoAkwa Ibom State45 km WNW31°23°113 mm
ItuAkwa Ibom State47 km NW31°23°103 mm
EtinanAkwa Ibom State54 km WSW31°23°125 mm
EketAkwa Ibom State57 km SW31°23°145 mm
AbakAkwa Ibom State60 km W31°23°112 mm

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