Lagos Weather in August

What's the weather like in Lagos (Lagos) in August 2024?

The climate in Lagos during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Lagos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Lagos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.2°C 82.7°F
Nightly temperature 22.1°C 71.7°F
Average temperature 25.1°C 77.2°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 132 mm 5.2 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 25.6°C 78°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Lagos with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Lagos

Lagos average temperature in August

August rainfall

Lagos average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Lagos average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lagos in August 2024.

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Lagos weather stats

Lagos weather statistics
Hottest month: February 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: December 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: November 6.8hrs
Coldest month: August 28°C 82.4°F
Wettest month: June 360mm 14.2ins
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