Best time to visit Lagos

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When is the best time to visit Lagos?

The best time to visit Lagos is August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lagos32
    Jan
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lagos33
    Feb
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lagos33
    Mar
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lagos32
    Apr
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lagos31
    May
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lagos29
    Jun
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lagos28
    Jul
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lagos28
    Aug
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lagos29
    Sep
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lagos30
    Oct
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lagos31
    Nov
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lagos32
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Lagos?

The hottest time of year in Lagos is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Lagos?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Lagos with 360mm on average. There are normally 17 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lagos?

The sunniest time of year in Lagos is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 54% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Lagos?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Lagos in May when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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The weather guide for Nigeria (Lagos) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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