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 elements of southern Nigeria.

The forecast, launched as a part of NiMet’s each day climate outlook for Friday, December 26, 2025, signifies usually secure 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.

Based on 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 way of night, permitting for secure situations throughout the zone.

Comfortable Boxing Day! 

“NiMet needs all Nigerians a pleasing and protected Boxing Day celebration. Please pay attention to 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 partially.

For the Southern states, the climate outlook report famous a slight variation in climate patterns. Localized thunderstorms accompanied by mild rainfall are anticipated in elements of Akwa Ibom through the morning hours.

Because the day progresses, remoted thunderstorms with mild rain might happen throughout elements 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 may very well be accompanied by gusty winds, lightning, and decreased visibility.

Motorists had been suggested to drive fastidiously, significantly on highways and flood-prone routes, as moist street situations might enhance the danger of accidents.

The company additionally suggested travellers and people planning out of doors actions through the Boxing Day celebrations to remain up to date with the most recent climate data and regulate their plans the place needed.

For the aviation sector, NiMet confused the significance of acquiring up-to-date meteorological briefings to help protected flight operations, minimise weather-related disruptions, and guarantee passenger security all through the festive interval.

The Boxing Day climate outlook suggests sunny and secure situations throughout most of Nigeria, perfect for journey, out of doors actions, and festive celebrations, significantly within the Northern and Central areas.

Within the Southern states, transient, remoted thunderstorms might trigger non permanent site visitors delays and have an effect on out of doors plans, so residents and motorists ought to train warning.

Total, the forecast highlights the significance of staying alert and planning round native climate situations to get pleasure from Boxing Day safely.