Lagos weather in December (Nigeria)

Looking to travel to Lagos in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Lagos generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 26°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Lagos in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, August, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May and June tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lagos climate page with graphs.

 

Lagos, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nigeria in December

Find out more about the weather in Nigeria in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lagos in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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