Abuja · WinterMonth summary
Abuja weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Abuja in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Abuja. November remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Abuja in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Abuja enjoys 34°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 22°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🥵 February | 23°C | 36°C | 3% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ March | 24°C | 35°C | 7% | 0.5 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| ☀️ April | 24°C | 34°C | 17% | 0.9 | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 23°C | 32°C | 40% | 2.6 | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 22°C | 29°C | 61% | 4.4 | 8.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 21°C | 27°C | 84% | 5.8 | 7.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 21°C | 27°C | 85% | 7.3 | 6.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 21°C | 28°C | 80% | 6.2 | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 22°C | 30°C | 47% | 2.9 | 10.5h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ November | 22°C | 33°C | 2% | 0.2 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 22°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Abuja averages 34°C, 0% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Abuja in December
Is December a good time to visit Abuja?
December is an excellent time to visit Abuja (score 7.6/10). With 34°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 0% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Abuja in December?
Temperatures reach 34°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.0h/day.
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