Climate of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Lagos (Lagos, Nigeria). Population approximately 9,466,000.
Located in Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos has a tropical climate. Population approximately 9,466,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in March, with rainfall varying from 18 mm / 0.7 in (January) to 304 mm / 12 in (June) — about 1564 mm / 61.6 in across the year. As the national capital of Nigeria, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lagos's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5°C81.5°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.4°C83.1°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| March | 28.7°C83.7°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.3°C82.9°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.5°C81.5°F | 216 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.3°C79.3°F | 304 mm12″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.7°C78.3°F | 180 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.4°C79.5°F | 185 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.5°C81.5°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 27.5°C81.5°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lagos?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, December. Lagos's warmest month is March at an average of 28.7°C / 83.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lagos?
Lagos, in Lagos, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in August to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1564 mm / 61.6 in, with the wettest month being June (304 mm / 12 in) and the driest January (18 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Lagos in March?
The average temperature in Lagos in March is 28.7°C / 83.7°F, with rainfall of about 86 mm / 3.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lagos?
The driest month in Lagos is January, with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Lagos?
The wettest month in Lagos is June, with approximately 304 mm / 12 in of average monthly rainfall.