Onitsha weather in December (Nigeria)

Will it be warm or cold in Onitsha this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Onitsha includes very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 35°C, cooling off to about 23°C at night. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Onitsha in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.9 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Typically around a single day days of rainfall are expected.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm November typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March, June and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Onitsha, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 9.9 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Where to go in Nigeria in December

Find out more about the weather in Nigeria and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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