The climate in Lagos during December can be summarized as mild and damp.
December is in the winter in Lagos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 10.6°C 51°F |
Average temperature | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 102 mm 4 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 17.3°C 63.2°F |
Humidity | 79% |
Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lagos with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 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: | August | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
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Driest month: | July | 2mm 0.1ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 11.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
Wettest month: | December | 102mm 4ins |