Climate of Lagos, Nigeria
Area-weighted average across Lagos. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Lagos, a subdivision of Nigeria, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in August to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in March, with rainfall from 18 mm / 0.7 in to 291 mm / 11.5 in depending on the season (1569 mm / 61.8 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3°C81.1°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 28.4°C83.1°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.7°C83.7°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.2°C82.8°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.4°C81.3°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.2°C79.2°F | 291 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.5°C77.9°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.1°C77.2°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.7°C78.3°F | 187 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.3°C79.3°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.4°C81.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| December | 27.4°C81.3°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lagos?
The best months to visit Lagos, Nigeria for sunny, dry weather are January, February, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 28.7°C / 83.7°F, and the driest is January with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Lagos?
Lagos, Nigeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.1°C / 77.2°F in August to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1569 mm / 61.8 in, with the wettest month being June (291 mm / 11.5 in) and the driest January (18 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Lagos?
The hottest month in Lagos is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.7°C / 83.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Lagos?
The coldest month in Lagos is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.1°C / 77.2°F.
When does it rain most in Lagos?
The wettest month in Lagos is June, averaging about 291 mm / 11.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 18 mm / 0.7 in.