When to go · Lagos, Nigeria
Best Time to Visit Lagos
The sweet spot for Lagos is December, February and January. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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December, February, January
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
November, August, September
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, June
Wettest is June (237mm)
Lagos weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 23mm | hot, mostly dry |
| FebBEST | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 20mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Mar | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 80mm | hot, some rain |
| Apr | 31°C / 88°F | 27°C / 81°F | 79mm | hot, some rain |
| May | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 79°F | 91mm | hot, some rain |
| Jun | 28°C / 82°F | 25°C / 77°F | 237mm | warm, very wet |
| Jul | 27°C / 81°F | 25°C / 77°F | 184mm | warm, wet |
| Aug | 27°C / 81°F | 24°C / 75°F | 143mm | warm, wet |
| Sep | 27°C / 81°F | 24°C / 75°F | 177mm | warm, wet |
| Oct | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 77°F | 135mm | hot, wet |
| Nov | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 55mm | hot, mostly dry |
| DecBEST | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 12mm | hot, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Lagos plans around the seasons for you.