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Best Time to Visit Lagos

Portugal · 30-year monthly climate averages

☀️ When to go

Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Lagos are June, July and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.

Climate profile

Lagos sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 25°C, and its coolest in January (around 15°C).

Annual precipitation totals roughly 726mm — December is typically the wettest month (~149mm) and July the driest (~2mm).

A distinctly wetter period runs from November to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.

Year at a glance

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0°13°25°

🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall

🔥 Recent heat vs normal

Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days

46/ 61
days ≥2°C above normal
35°C
highest recorded · September 7
+4.2°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
2026-08-02: +3.6°C2026-08-03: +2.5°C2026-08-04: +1.6°C2026-08-05: +2.2°C2026-08-06: +5.4°C2026-08-07: +7.6°C2026-08-08: +6.2°C2026-08-09: +2.4°C2026-08-10: +3.4°C2026-08-11: +4.2°C2026-08-12: +6.5°C2026-08-13: +6.9°C2026-08-14: +4.7°C2026-08-15: +2.1°C2026-08-16: +2.0°C2026-08-17: +3.5°C2026-08-18: +4.6°C2026-08-19: -0.1°C2026-08-20: +0.7°C2026-08-21: -1.2°C2026-08-22: -0.6°C2026-08-23: -0.7°C2026-08-24: +0.7°C2026-08-25: -0.1°C2026-08-26: -1.3°C2026-08-27: -1.7°C2026-08-28: -0.1°C2026-08-29: +2.7°C2026-08-30: +2.7°C2026-08-31: +1.6°C2026-09-01: +2.3°C2026-09-02: +7.0°C2026-09-03: +10.5°C2026-09-04: +9.1°C2026-09-05: +9.0°C2026-09-06: +9.2°C2026-09-07: +10.6°C2026-09-08: +4.8°C2026-09-09: +0.1°C2026-09-10: +5.1°C2026-09-11: +5.1°C2026-09-12: +7.7°C2026-09-13: +6.9°C2026-09-14: +7.1°C2026-09-15: +9.0°C2026-09-16: -0.8°C2026-09-17: +5.2°C2026-09-18: +4.2°C2026-09-19: +5.7°C2026-09-20: +5.4°C2026-09-21: +5.5°C2026-09-22: +6.1°C2026-09-23: +4.8°C2026-09-24: +8.1°C2026-09-25: +8.9°C2026-09-26: +9.2°C2026-09-27: +4.9°C2026-09-28: +3.2°C2026-09-29: +1.2°C2026-09-30: +2.5°C2026-10-01: +3.7°C

Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.

Month by month

MonthHigh / LowRainfallTravel rating
January15° / 11°C84mm👍 Good
February16° / 11°C87mm👍 Good
March17° / 12°C61mm👍 Good
April18° / 13°C67mm👍 Good
May20° / 15°C33mm🌟 Great
June23° / 17°C11mm🌟 Great
July25° / 18°C2mm🌟 Great
August25° / 19°C4mm🌟 Great
September24° / 18°C25mm🌟 Great
October21° / 17°C80mm🌟 Great
November18° / 14°C125mm👍 Good
December16° / 12°C149mm🤔 Fair

Lagos Weather in January

👍 Good time to visit

January in Lagos is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 84mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
15°C
59°F
Avg low
11°C
51°F
Rainfall
84mm
moderate
Mean temp
13°C
55°F

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings

Lagos Weather in February

👍 Good time to visit

February in Lagos is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
16°C
60°F
Avg low
11°C
52°F
Rainfall
87mm
moderate
Mean temp
13°C
56°F

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings

Lagos Weather in March

👍 Good time to visit

March in Lagos is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
17°C
63°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
61mm
moderate
Mean temp
15°C
58°F

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings

Lagos Weather in April

👍 Good time to visit

April in Lagos is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 67mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
13°C
55°F
Rainfall
67mm
moderate
Mean temp
15°C
60°F

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings

Lagos Weather in May

🌟 Great time to visit

May in Lagos is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.

Avg high
20°C
68°F
Avg low
15°C
58°F
Rainfall
33mm
dry
Mean temp
17°C
63°F

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes

Lagos Weather in June

🌟 Great time to visit

June in Lagos is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 11mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.

Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
17°C
63°F
Rainfall
11mm
very dry
Mean temp
20°C
68°F

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes

Lagos Weather in July

🌟 Great time to visit

July in Lagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.

Avg high
25°C
77°F
Avg low
18°C
65°F
Rainfall
2mm
very dry
Mean temp
22°C
71°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses

Lagos Weather in August

🌟 Great time to visit

August in Lagos is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 4mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.

Avg high
25°C
78°F
Avg low
19°C
66°F
Rainfall
4mm
very dry
Mean temp
22°C
71°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses

Lagos Weather in September

🌟 Great time to visit

September in Lagos is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 25mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.

Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
18°C
65°F
Rainfall
25mm
dry
Mean temp
21°C
70°F

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes

Lagos Weather in October

🌟 Great time to visit

October in Lagos is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.

Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
17°C
62°F
Rainfall
80mm
moderate
Mean temp
19°C
66°F

🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes

Lagos Weather in November

👍 Good time to visit

November in Lagos is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 125mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
18°C
65°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
125mm
rainy
Mean temp
16°C
60°F

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Lagos Weather in December

🤔 Fair time to visit

December in Lagos is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 149mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
16°C
61°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
149mm
rainy
Mean temp
14°C
57°F

🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket

FAQ

What is the best time to visit Lagos?
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Lagos are June, July and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
What is the hottest month in Lagos?
August is typically the hottest month in Lagos, with average daytime highs around 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lagos?
December is usually the wettest month, with around 149mm of precipitation.