Best time to visit Lagos: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Lagos are Jan, Feb, Aug and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Aug and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug and Dec
Off season
Mar, Apr and Jun
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 25.1°C – 31°C
Rain: 14mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Feb
BestTemp: 26.1°C – 31.3°C
Rain: 24mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Mar
Temp: 26.9°C – 31.2°C
Rain: 72mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Apr
Temp: 27°C – 31.1°C
Rain: 89mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
May
Temp: 26.5°C – 30.6°C
Rain: 110mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Jun
Temp: 25.1°C – 28.5°C
Rain: 242mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 5.7/10
Jul
Temp: 24.6°C – 27.4°C
Rain: 163mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Aug
BestTemp: 24.4°C – 27.1°C
Rain: 107mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Sep
Temp: 24.5°C – 27.7°C
Rain: 177mm
Sunshine: 8.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
Temp: 25°C – 28.6°C
Rain: 140mm
Sunshine: 8.6h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Nov
Temp: 25.5°C – 29.9°C
Rain: 58mm
Sunshine: 10.3h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Dec
BestTemp: 25.2°C – 30.9°C
Rain: 23mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit by weather are January, February, August, and December. January and February bring high temperatures around 31C with low rainfall of 14 to 24mm and close to 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, December is similar with a 30.9C high, 23mm of rain, and 10.4 hours of sunshine, while August is slightly cooler at a 27.1C high but still offers around 9.1 hours of sunshine despite higher rainfall of 107mm.
The trade-off is that January, February, July, August, and December also count as peak season, so prices and crowds tend to be higher during these months, and July itself brings noticeably more rain at 163mm. The off-season months of March, April, and June are cheaper and quieter, but June is the wettest month of the year at 242mm of rain, so travelers choosing the off-season should expect more time indoors or planning around showers.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.