Best Time to Visit
🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria · Africa
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
31°
24°
Great
Feb
31°
26°
Great
Mar
31°
26°
Great
Apr
30°
26°
Great
May
29°
25°
Great
Jun
28°
24°
Great
Jul
27°
24°
Great
Aug
27°
24°
Great
Sep
27°
24°
Great
Oct
28°
24°
Great
Nov
29°
25°
Great
Dec
31°
25°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 31°C | 24°C | 9 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 31°C | 26°C | 12 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 31°C | 26°C | 19 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 30°C | 26°C | 21 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 29°C | 25°C | 27 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 28°C | 24°C | 28 | 8h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 27°C | 24°C | 25 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 27°C | 24°C | 20 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 27°C | 24°C | 26 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 28°C | 24°C | 27 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 29°C | 25°C | 19 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 31°C | 25°C | 10 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 30°C high, 26°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 27°C high, 24°C low
Comfortable warmth at 27°C (81°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 24°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
The least favorable time to visit Lagos is March and April. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
March
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
April
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Lagos during the best travel months (January, February, June), when temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C:
Lagos has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Am). The warmest month is December with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is September at just 27°C. Annual rainfall averages 1588mm across approximately 243 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 |
| Low °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Rain Days | 9 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 30 | 43 | 86 | 126 | 210 | 285 | 205 | 134 | 195 | 168 | 75 | 31 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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