Lagos
City in Nigeria
Lagos is a city in Nigeria with a population of about 15 million in 2022. Located 536 km from the capital of Abuja, the city draws visitors to sights such as Victoria Island, Lagos, Ikoyi, and Tafawa Balewa Square.
What to see
Visitors can explore key landmarks across the city. Notable sights include Victoria Island, Lagos, Ikoyi, Tafawa Balewa Square, the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos, and the National Theatre.
When to go
Temperatures remain steady throughout the year, with daily highs between 26 °C and 30 °C and lows between 24 °C and 26 °C. January and December are the driest months, seeing only 14 mm to 15 mm of rain over about 2 to 4 days. Rainfall increases significantly from March through November, peaking in June with 382 mm of rain across about 27 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Murtala Muhammed International Airport, located 16 km from Lagos.
Top sights in Lagos
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 382 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 28 | 65 | 138 | 225 | 382 | 228 | 98 | 210 | 161 | 55 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Lagos (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Agege Stadium
- Ajegunle
- Jaekel House
- Lagos Central Mosque
- Lagos Trade Fair Complex
- Lekki Conservation Centre
- Nigerian National Museum
- Nike Art Gallery
- Ogun River
- Shitta-Bey Mosque
- Tinubu Square
- Water House