Best time to visit Lagos

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When is the best time to visit Lagos?

The best time to visit Lagos is January, February, March, April, May, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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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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