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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 18 mm |
| February | 29° / 83° | 40 mm |
| March | 29° / 84° | 84 mm |
| April | 29° / 83° | 136 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 213 mm |
| June | 26° / 80° | 302 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 211 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 85 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 177 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 180 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 69 mm |
| December | 28° / 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.