Lagos
Hot and wet from December to April; warm and wet from July to September.
- Jan91°33°77°25°Rain on about two days a week.
- Feb91°33°78°26°Rain on about three days a week.
- Mar91°33°80°27°Rain on about five days a week.
- Apr90°32°80°27°Rain on about five days a week.
- May88°31°78°26°Rain on about six days a week.
- Jun85°29°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Jul84°29°75°24°Rain on about six days a week.
- Aug83°28°75°24°Rain on about five days a week.
- Sep84°29°75°24°Rain on about six days a week.
- Oct86°30°76°24°Rain on almost every day.
- Nov88°31°77°25°Rain on about five days a week.
- Dec90°32°77°25°Rain on about three days a week.
The hot season runs from December to April, with highs near 91°F and nights near 78°F. From July to September, highs are nearer 84°F. The rain comes from April to November, on about six days a week. December to February is the driest stretch, with rain on about three days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.The hot season runs from December to April, with highs near 33°C and nights near 26°C. From July to September, highs are nearer 29°C. The rain comes from April to November, on about six days a week. December to February is the driest stretch, with rain on about three days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Lagos sits
Africa/Lagos- this place
- typical high in Januarytypical high in Februarytypical high in Marchtypical high in Apriltypical high in Maytypical high in Junetypical high in Julytypical high in Augusttypical high in Septembertypical high in Octobertypical high in Novembertypical high in December 40°F4°C95°F35°C
- Latitude
- 6.5°Nnorthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 0 mlow-lying
- Sunrise, mid-JanuarySunrise, mid-FebruarySunrise, mid-MarchSunrise, mid-AprilSunrise, mid-MaySunrise, mid-JuneSunrise, mid-JulySunrise, mid-AugustSunrise, mid-SeptemberSunrise, mid-OctoberSunrise, mid-NovemberSunrise, mid-December
- 7:02 AM7:03 AM6:54 AM6:39 AM6:30 AM6:32 AM6:38 AM6:41 AM6:37 AM6:32 AM6:36 AM6:49 AMsets 6:49 PMsets 6:58 PMsets 6:58 PMsets 6:54 PMsets 6:55 PMsets 7:01 PMsets 7:06 PMsets 7:01 PMsets 6:47 PMsets 6:32 PMsets 6:26 PMsets 6:34 PM
- Nearest of ours
- Abuja536 km north-east
The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Lagos, shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 83°F in August to 91°F in January and February.Highs from 28°C in August to 33°C in January and February.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in June (95% of days), driest in January (31%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in December and January (60% cover), cloudiest in May (78%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryHot seasonAt its best | 2 days | 60% | 11h 47m | |
| FebruaryHot season | 3 days | 66% | 11h 55m | |
| MarchHot season | 5 days | 74% | 12h 05m | |
| AprilHot season | 5 days | 76% | 12h 16m | |
| May | 6 days | 78% | 12h 25m | |
| JuneAt its best | 7 days | 76% | 12h 29m | |
| JulyCool seasonAt its best | 6 days | 73% | 12h 27m | |
| AugustCool seasonAt its best | 5 days | 71% | 12h 19m | |
| SeptemberCool seasonAt its best | 6 days | 72% | 12h 09m | |
| October | 7 days | 72% | 11h 58m | |
| November | 5 days | 70% | 11h 49m | |
| DecemberHot seasonAt its best | 3 days | 60% | 11h 45m |
When is the best time to visit Lagos?
The best months are June to September, or December to January: highs near 86°F, nights near 76°F, and rain on about five days a week.The best months are June to September, or December to January: highs near 30°C, nights near 24°C, and rain on about five days a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Lagos?
January and February, with highs near 91°F and lows near 78°F. The coolest is August, with highs near 83°F.January and February, with highs near 33°C and lows near 26°C. The coolest is August, with highs near 28°C.
When does it rain most in Lagos?
June, with rain on almost every day. January is the driest, with rain on about two days a week.
How long are the days in Lagos?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Lagos?
December and January, when cloud covers about 60% of the sky on average. May is the cloudiest, at about 78%.
Places with a year like Lagos's
by their highs, lows and wet daysTheir highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Lagos's through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Lagos's summer.
Elsewhere in Nigeria
All of Nigeria- Abuja536 km north-east