Lagos weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 29°C (83°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 91%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season May–Jul, Sep–Oct
About Lagos weather
Is it raining in Lagos right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 29° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lagos this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 27–28°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Lagos lately?
In the past 7 days, Lagos had 7 rainy days and 27.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lagos?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lagos weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lagos?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lagos is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jul, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in August to 30°C (85°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Lagos?
September is the wettest month, with about 245 mm (9.6 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Lagos?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Lagos have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jul, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Lagos?
The sea is warmest in April at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in August at about 27°C (80°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Lagos weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months