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

Seasonal sunshine in Lagos varies. It peaks at 381 hours in July and drops to 157 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3011 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Lagos enjoys an average of 3011 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Lagos’s wettest month, receives 2.6 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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