Our verdict
The best time to visit Lagos is November-February
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 35℃ (95℉) in the middle of the day. The weather in the winter, especially around August, can reach a minimum of 23℃ (74℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Lagos when the days are longest, you should visit in December. June sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in January instead.
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Lagos seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Lagos as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Lagos is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Lagos
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Lagos for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Lagos climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Lagos for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Lagos in January
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Lagos in February
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Lagos in March
- Average temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Lagos in April
- Average temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Lagos in May
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Lagos in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 119mm (5") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Lagos in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 116mm (5") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Lagos in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Lagos in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 113mm (4") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Lagos in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Lagos in November
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Lagos in December
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lagos in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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