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.
Daytime temperature | 31.7°C 89°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | February | 32.8°C 91°F |
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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 |