Monthly climate guide
Enugu weather in December
With highs near 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), December feels hot in Enugu. Rainfall averages about 8 mm (very dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- It's one of the drier months, with about 93% less rain than Enugu's average.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 35%.
- December sits in Enugu's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Enugu is usually about 3°C cooler than Abuja, 290 km away, in December.
Avg high
30°C
86°F
Avg low
19°C
66°F
Rainfall
8 mm
very dry
Humidity
69%
relative
Sky
35%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Enugu weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 87°F | 19°C / 66°F | 5 mm | 66% | 34% |
| February | 31°C / 89°F | 22°C / 71°F | 23 mm | 75% | 58% |
| March | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 74°F | 57 mm | 83% | 79% |
| April | 31°C / 87°F | 24°C / 75°F | 77 mm | 85% | 79% |
| May | 30°C / 85°F | 24°C / 74°F | 137 mm | 87% | 79% |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 186 mm | 89% | 80% |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 240 mm | 89% | 88% |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 221 mm | 89% | 88% |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 280 mm | 90% | 88% |
| October | 28°C / 83°F | 23°C / 73°F | 187 mm | 89% | 79% |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 54 mm | 82% | 57% |
| December | 30°C / 86°F | 19°C / 66°F | 8 mm | 69% | 35% |
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses
Is December a good time to visit Enugu?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Enugu →Other Nigeria cities in December
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Enugu in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Enugu?
Yes. December is one of the best months for Enugu, with highs around 30°C and about 8 mm of rain.
How warm is Enugu in December?
Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 19°C (66°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Enugu in December?
Enugu typically gets around 8 mm of rain in December — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Enugu (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.