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Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt is the capital of Rivers State, located in the Niger Delta along the Bonny River. It's a city where you can feel the region's distinctive energy alongside its riverside scenery.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Port Harcourt
Gateway airport
Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)
Best season
Dec–Jan
Time zone
Africa/Lagos
Sights covered
6 places

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

28° Jan
29° Feb
28° Mar
27° Apr
27° May
26° Jun
25° Jul
25° Aug
25° Sep
26° Oct
26° Nov
27° Dec

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