Lagos weather in August

August in Lagos: hot, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Lagos · #456 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Lagos climate normals — August

Daytime high27°C / 81°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Feels like (high)31°C / 88°F
Rainfall154 mm / 6.1 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days22 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine9.1 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)55🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Lagos in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Lagos?
August in Lagos: hot, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Lagos on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Lagos in August?
In August, Lagos averages a daily high of 27.1°C and a low of 23.8°C, with about 154 mm of rain over roughly 21.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Lagos in August?
Lagos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in August.

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