Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Average Monthly Weather
Weather score64Good annual avg
Best months: December, January, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 5.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 1722mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
1722mm
Annual total
Sun
5.1h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
64
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 276mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
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Weather map
Compare Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July28°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July276mm average rain
July is wetter than Lagos' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, August, and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July3.3 hours average sun
July is one of Lagos' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July26°C average sea
July is below Lagos' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July51 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
