PortugalThe weather in December in Lagos
It's cool to moderate in December in Lagos with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Lagos. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay 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 Lagos, Portugal. 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 23°C in 2022, Lagos reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Lagos is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in December for Lagos
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lagos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Lagos | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 18°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 48 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Lagos with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 18°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Lagos is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Lagos, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Lagos
Temperature in December in Lagos over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Lagos, Portugal. 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 Lagos
Total precipitation in December in Lagos over the years
Daily UV index in December in Lagos
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Lagos, 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 Lagos by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lagos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.