September could be a good time to visit Lagos, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +28°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in September. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 173 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
173 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lagos has OK weather in September.
Average temperature in Lagos in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lagos for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in September is +28°C with a maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +28°C.
Is Lagos warm or cold in September?
Lagos is typically warm in September.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +24°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
September is one of the coolest months in Lagos, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Lagos in September
Lagos weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+28°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+21°C
+22°C
+22°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+31°C
+32°C
Rainfall
131 mm
173 mm
166 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
86%
86%
86%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
19
12
10
Rainy days
12
18
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
September weather is still as ok as in August.It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 131 mm to 173 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%.Winds are calmer in comparison to August, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Lagos in September 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 September, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Lagos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 223 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain.September is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September 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 September in Lagos?
This is the weather in Lagos in September 2023:
1 September
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+27°C
2 September
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+28°C
3 September
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+29°C
4 September
🌧️
+26°C
5 September
☁️
+28°C
6 September
☀️
+28°C
7 September
☁️
+28°C
8 September
🌧️
+28°C
9 September
🌧️
+28°C
10 September
☁️
+29°C
11 September
☁️
+28°C
12 September
🌧️
+27°C
13 September
☁️
+27°C
14 September
☀️
+29°C
15 September
🌧️
+27°C
16 September
🌧️
+28°C
17 September
☀️
+28°C
18 September
🌧️
+28°C
19 September
🌧️
+26°C
20 September
🌧️
+28°C
21 September
🌧️
+28°C
22 September
⛈️
+28°C
23 September
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+29°C
24 September
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+29°C
25 September
🌧️
+28°C
26 September
🌧️
+28°C
27 September
🌧️
+27°C
28 September
🌧️
+26°C
29 September
☀️
+28°C
30 September
🌧️
+28°C
In September 2023 Lagos had 6 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. 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 September?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lagos climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lagos in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+28°C) and the highest in 2021 (+30°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 41 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 470 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lagos in September:
Is September a good time to visit Lagos?
It’s always a good time to visit Lagos, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lagos in September?
September is warm in Lagos. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Lagos rainy in September?
Lagos is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lagos in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lagos in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.