Lekki Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Lekki’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Nigeria.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, Lekki experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in February to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, August. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 24°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Lekki by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense. February, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 170 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
August, the city’s coldest month, sees about 164 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. It records 110 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Nigeria Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Nigeria. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.






Lekki Temperatures Compared World Wide
Lekki’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Lekki, during the coolest month, August, you will experience 85% humidity, which is considered very high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 28°C. In the warmest month, February, the humidity is 79% combined with an average maximum temperature of 31°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Lekki’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Lekki climate page.