Lagos vs Accra

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Accra edges ahead as the better destination in December. Accra offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Lagos sees 11 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Lagos can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Accra runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Accra is the stronger choice in December.

Lagos reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Accra averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Lagos receives approximately 31 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Accra sees 31 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Accra the drier option by 2 rain days and 0 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.