Ikoyi
Ikoyi is a neighborhood located in the Eti-Osa administrative area of Lagos, Nigeria. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Nigeria.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are January and December, which see limited rainfall compared to the rest of the year. Temperatures remain consistent, with daily highs around 29 °C and lows around 25 °C during these months. From May through October, rainfall is frequent, often occurring on more than 25 days per month. The nearest airport is Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, located 19 km away. From Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, the neighborhood is 532 km away.
You can combine a visit to Ikoyi with nearby locations such as Victoria Island, which is 3.3 km away, or Tafawa Balewa Square, located 3.9 km from the neighborhood. The Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos is 5.0 km away, and the National Theatre is 7.8 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 386 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 13 | 29 | 66 | 139 | 224 | 386 | 236 | 103 | 215 | 162 | 54 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
