Weather for Abuja in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +34°C during the day, and approximately 18 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 1 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 2 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+34°C
Avg. max. temperature
+16°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
40%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
18 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Abuja has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Abuja in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Abuja for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +35°C with a maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +18°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°C to +35°C.
Is Abuja warm or cold in December?
Abuja is typically hot in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +33°C to +34°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +22°C to +21°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
December is one of the warmest months in Abuja, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Abuja in December
Abuja weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+33°C
+34°C
+34°C
Min. temperature
+17°C
+16°C
+16°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+37°C
+39°C
Rainfall
10 mm
2 mm
2 mm
Wind
0 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
61%
40%
35%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
9
18
16
Cloudy days
15
12
13
Rainy days
5
1
2
Snowy days
0
0
0
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +33°C to +34°C during the day.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 10 mm to 2 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 61% to 40%.Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 0 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 9 to 18.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Abuja in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Abuja is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
How was the weather last December in Abuja?
This is the weather in Abuja in December 2024:
1 December
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+37°C
2 December
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+36°C
3 December
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+35°C
4 December
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+35°C
5 December
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+36°C
6 December
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+35°C
7 December
☀️
+35°C
8 December
☀️
+35°C
9 December
☀️
+35°C
10 December
☀️
+34°C
11 December
☀️
+34°C
12 December
☀️
+33°C
13 December
☀️
+33°C
14 December
🌫️
+33°C
15 December
🌫️
+34°C
16 December
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+35°C
17 December
☀️
+35°C
18 December
☀️
+36°C
19 December
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+35°C
20 December
☀️
+35°C
21 December
☀️
+36°C
22 December
☁️
+35°C
23 December
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+35°C
24 December
☀️
+34°C
25 December
☀️
+35°C
26 December
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+33°C
27 December
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+34°C
28 December
☀️
+34°C
29 December
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+35°C
30 December
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+35°C
31 December
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+35°C
In December 2024 Abuja had 28 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +35°C, with an absolute maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +33°C. The average humidity was 46%, with a maximum of 83% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Abuja climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Abuja in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+31°C) and the highest in 2021 (+32°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1812 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Abuja in December:
Is December a good time to visit Abuja?
December is a really good time to go to Abuja. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Abuja.
Can you sunbathe in Abuja in December?
Absolutely, December is hot in Abuja. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Abuja rainy in December?
Abuja is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Abuja in December?
The amount of sunny days in Abuja during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Nigeria
Check out the weather for other cities in Nigeria.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Abuja, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.