September verdict

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria in September

Weather score58Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 184mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria travel weather guide
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September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

184mm

Sun

3.9h

Sea

26°C

Weather score

58

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 184mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.9h 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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Temperature

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September29°C average high

September is on the cooler side of Lagos' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September184mm average rain

September sits near Lagos' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

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.

September3.9 hours average sun

September is below Lagos' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsFebruary to May and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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September26°C average sea

September 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

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September58 weather score

September scores below Lagos' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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