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Badagry weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Badagry at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Feb · 33°
Warmest sea
Apr · 29.2°
Sunshine a year
2,250 h
Rain a year
1,433 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+1
Elevation
5 m

Climate in Badagry

Badagry has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while August is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Badagry is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Badagry

The best time to visit Badagry is from November to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to February. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 264 mm.

Badagry through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Badagry in the dry season

Nov – Apr

73

Good

  • 32–33 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 6.9 h of sun a day
  • 88 rainy days in all

Badagry in the rainy season

May – Oct

67

Good

  • 28–32 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 144 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Dec – Feb

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Badagry for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: August – October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

72

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 26°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 30°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 26°

06:3418:34

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:22–07:02 · evening 18:06–18:47
Blue hour
Morning 06:13–06:22 · evening 18:47–18:55

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Badagry compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea warms from 27° to 28°.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high30°31°
Night-time low24°25°
Sea27°28°
Daylight12.1 h11.9 h

What is the weather like in Badagry in October?

In October, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 170 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 59 min06:34 – 18:34
UV index
13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
75 %on averageAll months
Hot days
20 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+1offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Badagry

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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December has the better holiday weather in Badagry: score 79 against 72. In December, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in December. December has 16 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.

October vs December, Badagry
MonthOctoberDecember
Holiday weather score7279better
Daytime high30°32°
Night-time low24°25°
Sea27.7°28.5°
Sunshine6.6 h7.1 hbetter
Rainy days2610better
Rainfall170 mm32 mmbetter
Muggy days3130better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Badagry month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

78January32° · Sea 28° · 6.2 h

In January, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 31 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in January
74February33° · Sea 28° · 6.7 h

In February, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 42 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in February
65March33° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h

In March, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 76 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in March
67April32° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h

In April, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 106 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in April
68May32° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h

In May, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 184 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in May
65June30° · Sea 28° · 4.6 h

In June, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 264 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in June
65July29° · Sea 26° · 4.6 h

In July, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 168 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in July
67August28° · Sea 25° · 5.1 h

In August, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 116 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in August
67September29° · Sea 26° · 5.2 h

In September, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 169 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in September
72October30° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h

In October, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 170 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in October
73November32° · Sea 29° · 7.8 h

In November, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 74 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in November
79December32° · Sea 29° · 7.1 h

In December, Badagry is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 32 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Badagry.

Badagry in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Badagry

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in August (24°), the warmest in March (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 362 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 30°Night 24°Sea 28°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7832°24°28.1°6.2 h931
FebruaryFeb7433°26°28.4°6.7 h1142
MarchMar6533°27°29.0°6.9 h1876
AprilApr6732°26°29.2°6.9 h20106
MayMay6832°26°29.2°6.2 h25184
JuneJun6530°24°28.0°4.6 h27264
JulyJul6529°24°26.1°4.6 h23168
AugustAug6728°24°25.1°5.1 h19116
SeptemberSep6729°24°26.2°5.2 h24169
OctoberOct7230°24°27.7°6.6 h26170
NovemberNov7332°25°28.7°7.8 h1974
DecemberDec7932°25°28.5°7.1 h1032

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

6.42° N, 2.88° E · 5 m · Africa/Lagos

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Badagry

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October27.7°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 27.0 – 28.4 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 27.7°8 in 10 years 27.0° – 28.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Badagry ranges from 25.1 °C in August to 29.2 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in April, while the air already peaks in February. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.5 and 29.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan28.1°27.4°28.7°warm
FebruaryFeb28.4°27.8°29.1°warm
MarchMar29.0°28.5°29.6°very warm
AprilApr29.2°28.5°29.7°very warm
MayMay29.2°28.7°29.7°very warm
JuneJun28.0°27.2°28.7°warm
JulyJul26.1°25.1°26.9°warm
AugustAug25.1°24.5°26.1°pleasant
SeptemberSep26.2°25.4°27.0°warm
OctoberOct27.7°27.0°28.4°warm
NovemberNov28.7°28.3°29.2°warm
DecemberDec28.5°28.0°29.1°warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Badagry

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,250 hours
Sunniest month
Nov · 7.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.6 hDaylight 12.0 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Badagry, 55 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Badagry: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,433 mm on 232 days
Wettest month
Jun · 264 mm
Driest month
Jan · 31 mm
OctoberRainy days 26Rainfall 170 mm

In October, Badagry has about 26 rainy days with 170 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Badagry

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 25 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Badagry

How breezy and how cloudy Badagry is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Aug · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Badagry typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
69 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Dec · 40 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 83 %
OctoberCloud cover 75 %Sunshine 6.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Badagry: mostly cloudy, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Badagry

How often the day gets hot in Badagry (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
244 days
Hottest month
Feb · 33 °C
Hot months
Oct – May

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 20Daytime high 30 °C

In October, Badagry has about 20 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Badagry

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Badagry in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Badagry has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 66).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    66

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 19 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    67

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 26 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    66

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    72

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 26 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    79

    GoodBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 6 h 35 min
Distance
5,020 km
Time zone
UTC+1
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Nigeria

Currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Language
English
Sockets
Type G, M · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+234
Emergency number
112

UK plugs fit

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Badagry vs Porto-Novo

In October the holiday weather in Badagry and Porto-Novo is about equally good (score 72 vs 73). During the day Porto-Novo is 1 °C warmer than Badagry.

Badagry vs Porto-Novo, in October
in OctoberBadagryPorto-Novo
Holiday weather score7273
Daytime high30°31°
Sea28°no sea nearby
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days2626
Best timeNov – AprDec – Jan

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OctoberBadagry 30°Porto-Novo 31°
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In October, Badagry ranks 1 of 24 destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Badagry

When is the best time to visit Badagry?

The best time to visit Badagry is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Badagry?

The sea temperature in Badagry ranges from 25.1 °C in August to 29.2 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Badagry in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Badagry?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 28 °C.

When does it rain most in Badagry?

The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 264 mm. The driest month is January with 31 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Badagry get?

Badagry gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.8 hours a day; in June there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Badagry in?

Badagry is on UTC+1 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Badagry?

A nonstop flight from London to Badagry takes about 6 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,020 km.

Which school holidays are best for Badagry?

Badagry has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 66). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 67, summer holidays 66, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 79.