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When is the best time to visit Lagos?
In general the best time to visit Lagos is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, April, December, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, April, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in February and it has 3 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Lagos in different months
This is the average weather in Lagos for each month based on historic data:
January, February, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during February.
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 214 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 266 mm in June.
Climate in Lagos
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Lagos for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°C | +37°C | +35°C | +34°C | +34°C | +32°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +32°C | +33°C | +35°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +32°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +29°C | +27°C | +27°C | +28°C | +29°C | +30°C | +31°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C | +21°C | +22°C | +21°C | +21°C | +22°C | +22°C | +23°C | +20°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C | +28°C | +26°C | +27°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 86 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 31 | 45 | 90 | 118 | 194 | 266 | 197 | 131 | 174 | 166 | 78 | 37 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Lagos during the whole year:
The hottest month in Lagos is February with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +24°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Lagos during the whole year:
Lagos achieves its warmest water temperature in May, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in August with +25°C in average.
When can you swim in Lagos?
You can swim in Lagos from January to December:
- In March - May the water is very warm (28°C);
- In January - October the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Lagos looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Lagos is September with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 78%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Lagos during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 31 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 21 rainy days and 266 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lagos:
What is the hottest month in Lagos?
The hottest month in Lagos is February with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Lagos?
The coldest month in Lagos is July with minimum temperatures of +24°C.
Is Lagos worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Lagos in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is February with +32°C and 3 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Lagos?
if you're looking to visit Lagos when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 31 mm of rain.
Other cities in Nigeria
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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, 2023.
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.