December weather forecast
Nigeria

December in Nigeria marks the full onset of the dry season in the southern regions and the peak of the harmattan season in the northern parts of the country.

In southern cities such as Lagos and Port Harcourt, December brings dry conditions with negligible rainfall. Daytime temperatures range from 31°C (87.8°F) to 35°C (95°F), while night temperatures drop to between 21°C (69.8°F) and 24°C (75.2°F). Despite the dry conditions, humidity levels remain relatively high due to proximity to the coast.

The northern regions, including cities like Kano, experience the peak of the harmattan season in December. The weather is dominated by dry, dusty winds from the Sahara. Daytime temperatures can be high, ranging from 33°C (91.4°F) to 38°C (100.4°F), while night temperatures fall to between 16°C (60.8°F) and 20°C (68°F). The harmattan wind leads to a significant decrease in humidity levels, creating arid conditions.

Compared to November, December sees a continuation and intensification of dry conditions across the country. The southern regions continue to experience the dry season, while the northern regions are in the grip of the harmattan season.

As the country moves into the new year, these weather patterns will persist into January. The southern regions will continue experiencing dry conditions, while the northern regions will gradually transition from the harmattan season to slightly warmer and less dusty conditions.

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• Lagos - December »
  December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lagos with an average maximum UV index of 10. On the first day of December in Lagos sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28.
• Kano - December »
  The month with the lowest UV index in Kano is December, with an average maximum UV index of 9. On the first day of December in Kano, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:58.
• Ibadan - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Ibadan is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Ibadan is December, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
• Abuja - December »
  January, February, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Abuja. January, February, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Abuja.
• Port Harcourt - December »
  In Port Harcourt in December, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F). In Port Harcourt in December, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation.
• Maiduguri - December »
  Consequently, the year ends on a sunny note in Maiduguri, with clear skies, warm days, and cool nights encapsulating the December weather. The month with the shortest days in Maiduguri is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
• Zaria - December »
  January, February, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Zaria, Nigeria. January, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Zaria.
• Jos - December »
  In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:01. The months with the most sunshine in Jos are January and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
• Oyo - December »
  In December, the average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 40°C (104°F). The month with the least rainfall in Oyo is December, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
• Enugu - December »
  The month with the least rainfall in Enugu is December, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Enugu, Nigeria, is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.