Victoria Island, Lagos
Victoria Island is an island located in Lagos State, Nigeria. It stands as one of the most looked-up sights in Nigeria on English Wikipedia, ranking second among the country's sights listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The climate on Victoria Island features consistent temperatures throughout the year, with averages ranging from 25 °C to 28 °C. January and December are the driest months, seeing only 13 mm to 15 mm of rain over a few days. Conversely, rainfall is frequent from May to October. June is the wettest month, with 387 mm of rain falling over about 27 days. Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos is the nearest airport, located 19 km from the island. For those traveling from the capital city, Abuja, the distance is 536 km. Visitors can explore several nearby locations, including Tafawa Balewa Square at 2.4 km and Ikoyi at 3.3 km. The Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos, is 3.6 km away, and the National Theatre is located 7.2 km from the island.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is June, with about 387 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 13 | 28 | 64 | 136 | 223 | 387 | 233 | 100 | 210 | 157 | 53 | 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.
