Lagos, NigeriaQuick decision
When to visit Lagos?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
25°C–32°C in January
🌧 Least rain
18% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
June (92%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Afrobeats & nightlifeYear-round — Lekki, Victoria Island, clubs and live concerts.
Tarkwa Bay & ElegushiNov–Mar — boat-access beaches, dry season.
Street food & jollof riceYear-round — grilled suya, jollof rice, Lekki markets.
Nike Art GalleryYear-round — 4 floors of contemporary Nigerian art, workshops.
Monthly climate data
Lagos weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 25°C | 32°C | 18% | 0.6 | 10.1h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 26°C | 32°C | 30% | 1.1 | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 27°C | 32°C | 52% | 2.4 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 27°C | 32°C | 55% | 2.8 | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 30°C | 72% | 4.5 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 24°C | 29°C | 92% | 8.6 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 24°C | 28°C | 81% | 5.8 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 28°C | 71% | 3.8 | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 24°C | 28°C | 89% | 7.5 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 29°C | 85% | 5.5 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 30°C | 60% | 2.0 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 32°C | 25% | 0.7 | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 31°C, 60% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 81% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 78% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 32°C, 24% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 18% rainy days and 32°C. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.
June is the wettest month with 92% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 32°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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