Climate Insights for Lagos

The climate in Lagos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 390mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 62mm of rainfall. Lagos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Lagos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 23°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Lagos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 390mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 62mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 61mm 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 relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Lagos, which began on June 21, 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Lagos is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°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.