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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Lagos Climate

Lagos is a city in Nigeria (05) with a population of about 15,388,000. Its average annual temperature is 27.2°C (81°F), with roughly 1534 mm of rain per year.

27.2°C

Avg Temp

1534

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month


Lagos Climate

Lagos has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F) and receives about 1534 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

27.2°C

Avg Temp

1534

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Aug

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Lagos — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January28° / 82°18 mm
February29° / 83°40 mm
March29° / 84°84 mm
April29° / 83°136 mm
May28° / 82°213 mm
June26° / 80°302 mm
July26° / 78°211 mm
August25° / 78°85 mm
September26° / 79°177 mm
October27° / 80°180 mm
November28° / 82°69 mm
December28° / 82°19 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Lagos

The most comfortable months to visit Lagos are typically January, December and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 33°C high). The coldest is August (near 23°C low). June is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Lagos are typically January, December and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Lagos, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C and about 1534 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.

In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Lagos average about 33°C (91°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.