The weather in December in Nigeria
It's hot in December in Nigeria with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 20°C.
December is an awesome month to be in Nigeria for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and no rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Nigeria. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2017, Nigeria reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 29°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is no precipitation in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for Nigeria
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nigeria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Nigeria | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 35°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 36°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 0 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 0 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Nigeria with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 36°C, with nights around 20°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Nigeria is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Nigeria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Nigeria
Temperature in December in Nigeria over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Nigeria. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Nigeria
Total precipitation in December in Nigeria over the years
Daily UV index in December in Nigeria
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Nigeria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Nigeria by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nigeria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.