Climate Insights for Lagos

The climate in Lagos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 364mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 70mm of rainfall. Lagos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Lagos vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Lagos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 364mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 70mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 70mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Lagos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Lagos, which began on March 20, 2026. Lagos is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Lagos is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lagos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.