Lagos Climate by Month
Lagos has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Lagos temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in February to a comfortable 28°C in August. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 24°C in August.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Lagos experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1729 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Lagos, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 313 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 37 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Lagos, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in December. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lagos.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Lagos in Nigeria
Lagos has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 31°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Lagos occurs in the months of May, June, July, September and October.
February has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 313 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.
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