Lagos Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Lagos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 32°C / 89°F in March, the warmest month, and drop to 28°C / 82°F in August, the coldest. Overnight lows in August average 24°C / 75°F. Lagos receives about 1371 mm of rain a year across roughly 220 wet days, with June the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Lagos
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 89°F | 25°C / 76°F | 20 mm | 7 |
| February | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 78°F | 30 mm | 9 |
| March | 32°C / 89°F | 26°C / 79°F | 85 mm | 17 |
| April | 32°C / 89°F | 26°C / 79°F | 98 mm | 16 |
| May | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 78°F | 112 mm | 21 |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 76°F | 246 mm | 27 |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 24°C / 75°F | 183 mm | 23 |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 24°C / 75°F | 128 mm | 23 |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 24°C / 75°F | 209 mm | 25 |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 76°F | 173 mm | 26 |
| November | 31°C / 87°F | 25°C / 77°F | 64 mm | 18 |
| December | 32°C / 89°F | 24°C / 76°F | 24 mm | 8 |
Best time to visit Lagos
January, December, February offer the most comfortable weather in Lagos: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — January averages 32°C (89°F); December averages 32°C (89°F); February averages 32°C (90°F).
Lagos climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Lagos?
- March is the hottest month in Lagos, with average daytime highs of 32°C / 89°F and overnight lows of 26°C / 79°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Lagos?
- August is the coldest month in Lagos, with average highs of 28°C / 82°F and lows of 24°C / 75°F.
- How much rain does Lagos get a year?
- Lagos receives about 1371 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 220 wet days. June is the wettest month (246 mm on average) and January the driest (20 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Lagos?
- January, December, February are the most comfortable months in Lagos: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
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See live weather in Lagos →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Lagos weather page.