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30-year normals (1991-2020)
Lagos has a tropical monsoon climate, classified as Am in the Köppen system. The warmest month is January with an average high of 31°C, while the coldest month is January with lows dropping to 24°C. The annual temperature range of 7°C indicates a relatively stable climate year-round.
The driest month is January with only 9 rain days and 30mm of precipitation. For travellers, January through to the following month typically offers the best balance of warm temperatures and dry conditions. Average humidity ranges from 82% to 82% throughout the year.
Based on temperature and rainfall data, the best months to visit Lagos are January, June, July. These months offer the most comfortable temperatures with relatively low rainfall, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Full Best Time to Visit GuideWarmest Month
31°C
January
Coldest Month
24°C
January
Driest Month
9 days
January
Annual Range
7°C
24° to 31°
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sun | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 24°C | 9 | 11h | View |
| February | 31°C | 26°C | 12 | 11h | View |
| March | 31°C | 26°C | 19 | 11h | View |
| April | 30°C | 26°C | 21 | 10h | View |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 27 | 9h | View |
| June | 28°C | 24°C | 28 | 8h | View |
| July | 27°C | 24°C | 25 | 9h | View |
| August | 27°C | 24°C | 20 | 9h | View |
| September | 27°C | 24°C | 26 | 9h | View |
| October | 28°C | 24°C | 27 | 9h | View |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 19 | 10h | View |
| December | 31°C | 25°C | 10 | 11h | View |
January
9 rain days, 11h sun
February
12 rain days, 11h sun
March
19 rain days, 11h sun
April
21 rain days, 10h sun
May
27 rain days, 9h sun
June
28 rain days, 8h sun
July
25 rain days, 9h sun
August
20 rain days, 9h sun
September
26 rain days, 9h sun
October
27 rain days, 9h sun
November
19 rain days, 10h sun
December
10 rain days, 11h sun
Lagos in January
Data Sources for Lagos
Climate normals represent 30-year averages (1991-2020). Individual years may vary.