Average Monthly Sunshine in Lagos

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lagos receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lagos, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 193 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1856 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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 day.

Lagos’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lagos enjoys an average of 1856 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Lagos’s wettest month, receives 56 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lagos Precipitation page.