Lagos, Nigeria Weather
Lagos hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 79°F (26°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 81°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lagos weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Lagos looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 79° and an overnight low of 77°. There is a 74% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Lagos 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lagos
Weather in Lagos is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. March afternoons typically reach 88°F (31°C), while August highs hover near 81°F (27°C). Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches (1319 mm) over about 218 rainy days.
Lagos weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Record high: 94°F (34°C) · Record low: 67°F (19°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (27 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (10.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on March. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (27°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 81°F (27°C) and lows around 76°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 94°F (34°C) and dropped as low as 67°F (19°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 10.5 inches (267 mm) of rain over 27 days, while December is the driest. December brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Lagos brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 55 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Lagos is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 73 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Lagos is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 68 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Lagos brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Lagos by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 76° | 5 | 0.7 in | 10.2 h/day | 76% |
| February | 88° | 78° | 9 | 1.3 in | 10.1 h/day | 79% |
| March | 88° | 80° | 16 | 2.9 in | 9.5 h/day | 80% |
| April | 87° | 80° | 16 | 2.7 in | 9.6 h/day | 80% |
| May | 86° | 79° | 23 | 5.6 in | 9.3 h/day | 82% |
| June | 83° | 77° | 27 | 10.5 in | 7.9 h/day | 85% |
| July | 81° | 76° | 25 | 6.7 in | 8.8 h/day | 85% |
| August | 81° | 76° | 21 | 4.6 in | 9.0 h/day | 85% |
| September | 81° | 76° | 25 | 8.1 in | 8.2 h/day | 87% |
| October | 83° | 77° | 25 | 5.9 in | 8.8 h/day | 86% |
| November | 86° | 78° | 18 | 2.3 in | 10.3 h/day | 83% |
| December | 88° | 77° | 7 | 0.6 in | 10.5 h/day | 76% |