What’s the climate like in Lagos?
The current climate of Lagos features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lagos in recent years was 56°C in October 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in August 2014.
On average, Lagos receives 1887 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Lagos?
The best time to visit Lagos for sunny weather is January, February, April, August and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lagos. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lagos
The climate table of Lagos shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 40 | 64 | 128 | 115 | 227 | 330 | 231 | 113 | 244 | 224 | 131 | 40 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in January, February and December
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 1887 mm per year, averaging 157 mm per month
- Driest months: 40 mm in January, December and 64 mm in February
- Wettest months: 330 mm in June, 244 mm in September and 231 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Lagos
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lagos, Nigeria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lagos
This graph shows how much precipitation Lagos, Nigeria, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lagos
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lagos, Nigeria. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lagos
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lagos, Nigeria. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lagos
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lagos, Nigeria, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lagos by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lagos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
