Current Weather and Forecast in Lagos, Nigeria
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About the weather in Lagos
Lagos has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. March is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°, and August the coldest, when nights fall to around 76°. June brings the most rain, on about 27 days, while December is the sunniest, with 10.5 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 218 days.
Lagos climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Is there snow in Lagos?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Lagos shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best month to go to Lagos?
The best time to visit Lagos is generally December to February and August, when humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 86°F (30°C), with rain on about 11 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
What is the rainiest month in Lagos?
June, at 10.5 inches (267 mm) over about 27 days. December is the driest month, at 16 mm (0.6 in).
Is Lagos warmer or cooler than most cities?
Its 81°F (27°C) annual average is warmer than 95% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
What is the hottest month in Lagos?
March, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 80°F (27°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 94°F (34°C).
Which month is coolest in Lagos?
August, with highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows near 76°F (24°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 67°F (19°C).