When is the best time to go to Lagos
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.
Average temperatures in Lagos
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 21mm | 5.8hrs | 12.5hrs | 28°C |
The climate in Lagos during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lagos, with some extremely 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.
February
| 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 very 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.
March
| 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 pretty 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.
April
| 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 not a good 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.
May
| 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 relatively 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 360mm | 4.2hrs | 12.5hrs | 28°C |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Lagos during the month of June
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.
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.
July
| 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 quite 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.
August
| 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 quite 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.
September
| 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 reasonably 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.
October
| 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.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 55mm | 6.8hrs | 12.5hrs | 29°C |
The weather in November in Lagos is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lagos, with some very 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.
December
| 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 very 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.
Other monthly averages
Lagos weather stats
| 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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