Lagos Weather in December

What's the weather like in Lagos (Lagos) in December 2024?

The climate in Lagos during December can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

December is in the winter in Lagos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Lagos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.7°C 89°F
Nightly temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Average temperature 27.2°C 81°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 19 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 28.4°C 83.2°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average December is the driest month of the year in Lagos with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Lagos

Lagos average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lagos average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lagos average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lagos in December 2024.

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Lagos weather stats

Lagos weather statistics
Hottest month: February 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: December 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: November 6.8hrs
Coldest month: August 28°C 82.4°F
Wettest month: June 360mm 14.2ins
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