Weather radar Lagos
Real-time precipitation radar · Lagos · Nigeria
Lagos climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Lagos shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31.1° | 31.3° | 31° | 30.5° | 29.5° | 27.8° | 27° | 26.8° | 27.3° | 28.4° | 29.6° | 30.9° |
| Avg low (°C) | 24.4° | 25.6° | 26.4° | 26.2° | 25.5° | 24.4° | 23.8° | 23.6° | 23.8° | 24.4° | 25.1° | 24.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 26 | 38 | 75 | 114 | 195 | 285 | 195 | 128 | 204 | 159 | 70 | 27 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 9 |
| Sunshine hours | 315 | 287 | 311 | 287 | 274 | 234 | 263 | 265 | 250 | 288 | 311 | 322 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Lagos
The best time to visit Lagos is typically January. In this month the average high is 31.1°C, precipitation is 26 mm and sunshine duration is 315 hours. The annual average high is 29.3°C, total annual precipitation is 1516 mm (238 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3407 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lagos
How up to date is the weather radar for Lagos?
The weather radar for Lagos is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Lagos?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Lagos: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Lagos?
The thunderstorm potential for Lagos is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Lagos.
What is the climate like in Lagos?
Lagos has an annual average high of 29.3°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 31.3°C), the coldest August (avg low 23.6°C). The wettest month is June with 285 mm, the driest January with 26 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1516 mm (238 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3407 hours.
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