Weather in Lagos Today

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Current temperature in Lagos: 28°C (82°F). Drizzle. Today's high 28°C (82°F), low 25°C (77°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
28°
Drizzle
RealFeel® 32°C
75%Humid
Rain probability: 100%· Expected: 0.4mm this hour
High28°
Low25°
17km/hSWWind fromSouth-West· Max 18
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 41 km/h
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00:00AM
UTC+0:00
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Drizzle
Fri, Sep 112:30 PMDay
12h 11m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:37 AMDawn 6:07 AM
Daylight remaining4h 17mNoon 12:43 PMTotal 12h 11m
Sunset6:48 PMDusk 7:18 PM
NowDrizzle+28°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UV

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
17 km/h
SW · Gentle Breeze · Max 18 km/h
Humidity
75 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
8
Very High
Visibility
6 km
Good
Pressure
1013 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
23°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

28°C+1° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 27°C.

15 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-19: 26°C26°2026-08-20: 28°C28°2026-08-21: 27°C27°2026-08-22: 27°C27°2026-08-23: 27°C27°2026-08-24: 28°C28°2026-08-25: 28°C28°2026-08-26: 29°C29°2026-08-27: 28°C28°2026-08-28: 28°C28°2026-08-29: 28°C28°2026-08-30: 29°C29°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 8 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

High humidity (75%) combined with the heat means it will feel more uncomfortable than the air temperature alone suggests — stay hydrated if you're active outside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Lagos?

The hottest month in Lagos is typically February, with daytime highs averaging around 31.1°C (88°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 25.9°C (79°F).

What is the coldest month in Lagos?

The coldest month in Lagos is typically August, with overnight lows averaging around 24.2°C (76°F) and daytime highs near 26.9°C (80°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Lagos have a rainy season?

Lagos doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. June is the wettest month on average (about 264 mm), while January is the driest (about 17 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Lagos?

The best time to visit Lagos is typically November to March, when daytime highs average a comfortable 30.7°C (87°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 38 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.