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Lagos in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Lagos in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Lagos in February 2025

Good Weather
Hot
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Lagos in February? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +32°C and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 48 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • February is usually the hottest month of the year in Lagos;

Average weather

☀️
+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lagos has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Lagos in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lagos for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +33°C with a maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +22°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +33°C to +33°C.

Is Lagos warm or cold in February?

Lagos is typically hot in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +25°C.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

February is the hottest month in Lagos, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Lagos in February

Lagos weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+31°C+32°C+31°C
Min. temperature
+19°C+21°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+36°C+35°C
Rainfall
31 mm48 mm91 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%80%81%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
941
Cloudy days
191818
Rainy days
3612
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +31°C to +32°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 31 mm to 48 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 80%. Winds are stronger in comparison to January, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in January to 4 in February.

Next month (March) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Lagos in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Lagos is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Lagos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 13 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lagos wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 265 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Lagos?

This is the weather in Lagos in February 2023:
1 February
🌫️
+33°C
2 February
🌫️
+34°C
3 February
🌫️
+33°C
4 February
🌫️
+32°C
5 February
🌫️
+33°C
6 February
🌫️
+33°C
7 February
🌫️
+33°C
8 February
🌫️
+33°C
9 February
🌫️
+33°C
10 February
🌫️
+34°C
11 February
🌫️
+33°C
12 February
🌫️
+32°C
13 February
☀️
+32°C
14 February
☀️
+34°C
15 February
☀️
+34°C
16 February
☀️
+32°C
17 February
☀️
+33°C
18 February
☀️
+33°C
19 February
☁️
+33°C
20 February
☀️
+31°C
21 February
☀️
+32°C
22 February
☀️
+33°C
23 February
☀️
+33°C
24 February
☀️
+33°C
25 February
☀️
+34°C
26 February
☀️
+33°C
27 February
☀️
+32°C
28 February
☀️
+33°C
In February 2023 Lagos had 15 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +31°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Lagos climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lagos in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+32°C) and the highest in 2020 (+36°C). The driest year was 2020 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 126 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lagos in February:

Is February a good time to visit Lagos?

February is a really good time to go to Lagos. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lagos.

Can you sunbathe in Lagos in February?

Absolutely, February is hot in Lagos. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Lagos rainy in February?

Lagos is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Lagos in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lagos in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Lagos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lagos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.