Lagos weather in September (Nigeria)

Looking to travel to Lagos in September? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In September, Lagos generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C.

Lagos in September usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 116 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, August, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May and June tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lagos climate page with graphs.

 

Lagos, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 201 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 116 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nigeria in September

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lagos in September?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in September.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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