Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria in August
Weather score61Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 3.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 128mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
128mm
Sun
3.5h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
61
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 128mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.5h 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.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August28°C average high
August 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
August128mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Lagos' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
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
August3.5 hours average sun
August 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
August26°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
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
August61 weather score
August sits close to Lagos' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
