When is the best time to go to Lagos

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lagos, Nigeria. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Lagos weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lagos are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Lagos January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 21mm 5.8hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

Hot, humid and dry weather often prevails in Lagos during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lagos, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Lagos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lagos with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lagos February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 42mm 6.4hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

February in Lagos is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lagos, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Lagos and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lagos with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lagos weather in February »

March

Lagos March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 89mm 6hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Lagos is characteristically very hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lagos.

March is in the spring in Lagos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lagos with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lagos weather in March »

April

Lagos April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 149mm 6.4hrs 13hrs 29°C

Lagos's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lagos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Lagos and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lagos with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lagos weather in April »

May

Lagos May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 222mm 6.1hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Lagos and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lagos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Lagos and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lagos with around 222mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lagos weather in May »

June

Lagos June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 360mm 4.2hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

Lagos's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lagos.

June is in the summer in Lagos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lagos with around 360mm 14.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lagos weather in June »

July

Lagos July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 265mm 3.5hrs 12.6hrs 26°C

July in Lagos is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lagos.

July is in the summer in Lagos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lagos with around 265mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Lagos weather in July »

August

Lagos August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 132mm 3.8hrs 12.8hrs 26°C

The weather in August in Lagos is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lagos.

August is in the summer in Lagos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest 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.

Lagos weather in August »

September

Lagos September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 183mm 4.2hrs 13hrs 26°C

Lagos's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lagos.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lagos and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lagos with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lagos weather in September »

October

Lagos October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 151mm 5.7hrs 13.1hrs 28°C

October is a wet, humid month in Lagos and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lagos.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lagos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lagos with around 151mm 6 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lagos weather in October »

November

Lagos November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 55mm 6.8hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

November in Lagos is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lagos, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lagos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lagos with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lagos weather in November »

December

Lagos December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 19mm 6.7hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

December in Lagos is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lagos, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Lagos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lagos with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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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
Warmest sea: May 29.2°C 84.6°F
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