
Owerri Travel Guide
Nigeria
Owerri is a Nigerian city with a population of 983,352. It is served by Sam Mbakwe International Airport, making air travel the main arrival option covered here.
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Owerri, so the city is better treated as an inland destination rather than a base for nearby beach trips. The climate is generally warm and humid, with wetter and drier periods through the year.
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Weather in Owerri
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Know before you go
Pays in NGN
Plug type Type D & Type G (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +234
Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Nigerian culture, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas and for good service.
Best time to visit Owerri
Jan
35°1Feb
36°3Mar
34°14Apr
33°19May
32°23Jun
30°28Jul
29°29Aug
29°28Sep
29°29Oct
30°28Nov
31°13Dec
34°3Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Owerri
CRM Holy Ghost Tabernacle
christian place of worship
3.3 km
Maria Asumpta cathedral
roman catholic place of worship
0.5 km
Havana Cinemas
movie theater
2 km
TheBrookChurchOwerri
christian place of worship
2 km
Anglican Diocese of Okigwe
religious organization
2 km
Krex Visual Studios
arts and entertainment
2.2 km
Platform of Comfort Ministries(Comfort Assembly)
religious organization
2.9 km
City Villa
music venue
2.9 km
Getting there
Sam Mbakwe International Airport · 21.5 km
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