Lagos · SpringMonth summary
Lagos weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
81°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
55% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lagos in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: April is a good time to visit Lagos. January remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Lagos in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Lagos. Temperatures rise (32°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 55% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 77°F | 90°F | 18% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 79°F | 90°F | 30% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 81°F | 90°F | 52% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 81°F | 90°F | 55% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 86°F | 72% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 75°F | 84°F | 92% | 0.3in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 75°F | 82°F | 81% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 75°F | 82°F | 71% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 75°F | 82°F | 89% | 0.3in | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 75°F | 84°F | 85% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 77°F | 86°F | 60% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 77°F | 90°F | 25% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Lagos averages 90°F, 55% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
April vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -37%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lagos in April
Is April a good time to visit Lagos?
April is an acceptable time for Lagos (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Lagos in April?
Yes, 55% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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