AI-generatedLagos at a glance
- Best time
- Aug, Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 1,617 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Lagos
Lagos 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 31 °C, while August is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Lagos is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: August, December – January
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:3218:32
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 06:19–07:00 · evening 18:04–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:19 · evening 18:45–18:53
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.
What is the weather like in Lagos in October?
In October, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 178 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:32 – 18:32
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Lagos
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Lagos
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.2 – 28.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lagos ranges from 25.5 °C in August to 29.3 °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. In June the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.2° | 27.5° | 28.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.3° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.1° | 27.4° | 28.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.4° | 25.5° | 27.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 25.5° | 24.8° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 26.4° | 25.6° | 27.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.6° | 28.1° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Lagos
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Lagos, 53 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Lagos
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 it, 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.
Rain in Lagos: 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.
In October, Lagos has about 27 rainy days with 178 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lagos
How breezy and how cloudy Lagos 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.
In October, the wind in Lagos typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Lagos: mostly cloudy, with about 6.4 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 and humidity in Lagos
How often the day gets hot in Lagos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Lagos has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lagos
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 (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. 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) on about 361 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 55 | 31° | 25° | 28.2° | 6.2 h | 9 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 31° | 26° | 28.5° | 6.7 h | 12 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 31° | 27° | 29.1° | 6.7 h | 20 | 86 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 30° | 26° | 29.3° | 6.9 h | 21 | 122 |
| MayMay | 46 | 29° | 26° | 29.3° | 6.2 h | 27 | 207 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 28° | 25° | 28.1° | 4.5 h | 28 | 299 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 27° | 24° | 26.4° | 4.5 h | 25 | 205 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 27° | 24° | 25.5° | 5.0 h | 21 | 143 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 27° | 24° | 26.4° | 5.1 h | 25 | 197 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 28° | 25° | 27.8° | 6.4 h | 27 | 178 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 29° | 25° | 28.8° | 7.8 h | 20 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 31° | 25° | 28.6° | 7.0 h | 11 | 32 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
6.45° N, 3.39° E · 11 m · Africa/Lagos
Best time to visit Lagos
The best time to visit Lagos is in August and from December to January. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to February. Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is June with 299 mm.
Lagos through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lagos in the dry season
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Lagos in the rainy season
Mar – Nov
Fair
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 213 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lagos for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lagos
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and August bring similar holiday weather to Lagos (score 54 and 57). In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in August. August has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 57better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 27.8° | 25.5° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 hbetter | 5.0 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 21better |
| Rainfall | 178 mm | 143 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Mar – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Lagos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January31° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In January, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 29 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in January49February31° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In February, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 42 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in February39March31° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In March, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 86 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in March42April30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In April, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in April46May29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In May, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 207 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in May50June28° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In June, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 299 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in June55July27° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In July, Lagos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 205 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in July57August27° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In August, Lagos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 143 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in August56September27° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In September, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 197 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in September54October28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In October, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 178 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in October51November29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In November, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 77 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
Lagos in November56December31° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In December, Lagos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 32 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Lagos.
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Lagos vs. Cotonou
In October the holiday weather in Lagos and Cotonou is about equally good (score 54 vs. 56). During the day it is about as warm in Cotonou as in Lagos. Cotonou gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Lagos | Cotonou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 26 |
| Best time | Aug, Dec – Jan | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
Nigeria in October: the best places
In October, Lagos ranks 2 of 6 destinations in this country.
- Kano33°57
- 2LagosThis page28°28°54
- 3Ibadan29°42
- 4Port Harcourt29°28°41
- 5Abuja30°41
- 6Benin City29°38
Planning a trip to Lagos
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lagos 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.
Lagos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 56) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 41).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.6 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lagos
When is the best time to visit Lagos?
The best time to visit Lagos is in August and from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lagos?
The sea temperature in Lagos ranges from 25.5 °C in August to 29.3 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Lagos in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Lagos?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Lagos?
Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is June with 299 mm. The driest month is January with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lagos get?
Lagos gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.8 hours a day; in June there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Lagos in?
Lagos uses the time zone Africa/Lagos, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lagos?
A nonstop flight from London to Lagos takes about 6 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lagos?
Lagos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 56) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 47, Summer holidays 56, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 56.
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