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Abuja weather in December

December in Abuja is typically very hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and night-time lows near 17°C (63°F). The month usually brings about 0 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.

What stands out in December

  • Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 16°C apart.
  • Just 160 km apart, but Abuja runs about 3°C warmer than Kaduna this month.
  • It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Abuja.
  • Rain is well below Abuja's usual level (around 100% less).

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

33°C

91°F

Avg low

17°C

63°F

Rainfall

0 mm

very dry

Humidity

47%

relative

Sky

21%

cloud · mostly sunny

Abuja weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Abuja
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January34°C / 93°F17°C / 63°F2 mm40%23%
February35°C / 96°F21°C / 69°F6 mm42%39%
March36°C / 96°F23°C / 73°F17 mm55%68%
April34°C / 93°F24°C / 74°F59 mm66%75%
May31°C / 88°F23°C / 74°F135 mm79%82%
June29°C / 85°F22°C / 72°F159 mm84%79%
July28°C / 82°F22°C / 71°F220 mm86%84%
August27°C / 81°F21°C / 70°F239 mm88%89%
September28°C / 83°F21°C / 70°F207 mm87%84%
October30°C / 85°F21°C / 71°F124 mm82%67%
November32°C / 90°F20°C / 67°F9 mm64%34%
December33°C / 91°F17°C / 63°F0 mm47%21%

What to pack for December

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • Sunglasses
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is December a good time to visit Abuja?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Nigeria cities in December

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Abuja in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Abuja?

Yes. December is one of the best months for Abuja, with highs around 33°C and about 0 mm of rain.

How warm is Abuja in December?

Average highs are about 33°C (91°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Abuja in December?

Abuja typically gets around 0 mm of rain in December — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Abuja (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.