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 high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 154 mm / 6.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 19 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.