At a glance
| Metric | Abidjan | Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 31°C | 31°C |
| Coldest month low | 22°C | 24°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1889 mm | 1319 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.4 h/day | 9.4 h/day |
| Best months | August | January & July–August |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Abidjan | Lagos | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8 · Poor | 7.1 · Good | Lagos |
| February | 3.5 · Poor | 6.0 · Fair | Lagos |
| March | 3.6 · Poor | 4.4 · Poor | Lagos |
| April | 3.7 · Poor | 4.4 · Poor | Lagos |
| May | 4.3 · Poor | 4.5 · Poor | Lagos |
| June | 5.5 · Fair | 5.6 · Fair | Lagos |
| July | 6.3 · Fair | 7.3 · Good | Lagos |
| August | 7.3 · Good | 7.4 · Good | Lagos |
| September | 6.0 · Fair | 6.2 · Fair | Lagos |
| October | 5.4 · Fair | 5.5 · Fair | Lagos |
| November | 4.8 · Poor | 4.9 · Poor | Lagos |
| December | 4.2 · Poor | 6.5 · Fair | Lagos |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Abidjan or Lagos?
Lagos has the better travel weather in 12 of 12 months, versus 0 for Abidjan — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
The best months to visit Abidjan are August, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Lagos?
The best months to visit Lagos are January & July–August, based on six years of climate data.
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