When to go · Nigeria
Best Time to Visit Nigeria
Aim for December, February and January across most of Nigeria. Climate varies by region, so check your city below for the exact best months.
Go now
December, February, January
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
November, August, September
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, June
Wettest is June (237mm)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Nigeria. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Nigeria month by month
Normals for Lagos, Nigeria's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 25° | go now | |
| February | 31° | 26° | go now | |
| March | 31° | 26° | ok | |
| April | 31° | 27° | ok | |
| May | 30° | 26° | ok | |
| June | 28° | 25° | think twice | |
| July | 27° | 25° | ok | |
| August | 27° | 24° | ok | |
| September | 27° | 24° | ok | |
| October | 29° | 25° | think twice | |
| November | 30° | 25° | ok | |
| December | 31° | 25° | go now |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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