Normal weather for Lagos in December
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.
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.
The water temperature at Lagos is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
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.
Lagos in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
48 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
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Start of December
The month of December starts in Lagos with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 18°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Lagos will be around 18°C, with nights close to 10°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Is December a good time to visit Lagos?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Lagos. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Lagos in December
With 23°C, Lagos hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Lagos
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Lagos, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Lagos
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Lagos, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Lagos.
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.
Temperature in December in Lagos Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Lagos, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Lagos Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Lagos, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Lagos
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Lagos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
