Boxing Day: NiMet forecasts sunshine nationwide, remoted thunderstorms within the South
The Nigerian Meteorological Company (NiMet) has forecast largely sunny climate situations throughout the nation on Boxing Day, with remoted thunderstorms anticipated in components of southern Nigeria.
The forecast, launched as a part of NiMet’s day by day climate outlook for Friday, December 26, 2025, signifies typically steady atmospheric situations nationwide.
Whereas most areas are anticipated to expertise clear skies, residents in some southern states have been suggested to put together for transient spells of rainfall and thunderstorms.
In response to NiMet, the Northern states are anticipated to expertise sunny situations all through the day, with no important climate disruptions anticipated.
Within the Central area, sunny climate can also be forecast to prevail from morning by night, permitting for steady situations throughout the zone.
“Glad Boxing Day!
“NiMet needs all Nigerians a nice and secure Boxing Day celebration. Please be aware of the anticipated climate situations as you mark the day.
“Northern States
“Morning:
“Sunny skies are anticipated throughout the Northern area.
“Afternoon/Night:
“Sunny situations are anticipated to prevail all through the afternoon and night hours.
“Central States
“Morning:
“Sunny skies are anticipated over the Central area.
“Afternoon/Night:
“Sunny situations are anticipated to persist throughout the area,” NiMet’s climate Outlook report learn partly.
For the Southern states, the climate outlook report famous a slight variation in climate patterns. Localized thunderstorms accompanied by mild rainfall are anticipated in components of Akwa Ibom throughout the morning hours.
Because the day progresses, remoted thunderstorms with mild rain might happen throughout components of Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, Edo, and Bayelsa states.
NiMet urged residents in areas anticipated to expertise rainfall to stay cautious, warning that thunderstorms could possibly be accompanied by gusty winds, lightning, and lowered visibility.
Motorists had been suggested to drive fastidiously, notably on highways and flood-prone routes, as moist highway situations might enhance the chance of accidents.
The company additionally suggested travellers and people planning out of doors actions throughout the Boxing Day celebrations to remain up to date with the newest climate info and modify their plans the place crucial.
For the aviation sector, NiMet careworn the significance of acquiring up-to-date meteorological briefings to assist secure flight operations, minimise weather-related disruptions, and guarantee passenger security all through the festive interval.
The Boxing Day climate outlook suggests sunny and steady situations throughout most of Nigeria, superb for journey, out of doors actions, and festive celebrations, notably within the Northern and Central areas.
Within the Southern states, transient, remoted thunderstorms might trigger non permanent visitors delays and have an effect on out of doors plans, so residents and motorists ought to train warning.
General, the forecast highlights the significance of staying alert and planning round native climate situations to get pleasure from Boxing Day safely.