What's weather like in Port Harcourt, Rivers?

My city has a lot of creeks surrounding it, and as such, is prone to having floods during the rainy season, which runs from April to October every year. This is actually a bit longer than other parts of the country.

Anyone considering moving to my city should be prepared to sit in traffic for longer than they expect, own a small-sized umbrella cause the weather might change anytime and also buy warmer clothes. One thing i forgot to add is that due to the ongoing road constructions, some distances have to be covered on foot.

Port Harcourt sits at the heart of the Niger-delta, the oil rich region which sustains the economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It has a population of about four million people and enjoys heavy rainfall for the most parts of the year. Nicknamed the garden City, Port Harcourt houses Obio-Akpor, the richest Local Government Area in West Africa.

Moving to Port Harcourt will require a person to be fluent in English. My city has very brooding weather and it rains for a good six months in a year. Living in the heart of my city means being able to tolerate all the noise from transportation, learning to walk faster and push harder, and above all learning to hustle.

Someone moving to Port Harcourt should know it has an equatorial rainforest climate hence it is quite humid, rainy, and hot. They should also know that malaria is common here but not deadly if one takes medicine. Additionally, during the dry season Harmattan arrives which can be jarring for a new-comer. Over time, one would acclimate to the peculiarities of living in the tropics.

Someone moving to Port Harcourt should know the weather because it rains for about eight (8) out of the twelve (12) months in the year so preparations should be made to purchase essentials such as Umbrellas, Rain Boots, Cardigans, etc.

Port Harcourt is the biggest city in Rivers state so anyone moving here should plan their trips properly to avoid getting stuck in traffic jams especially during peak periods in the morning (7am – 9am) and evening (4pm – 6pm).