At a glance
| Metric | Cape Town | Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 26°C | 31°C |
| Coldest month low | 10°C | 24°C |
| Annual rainfall | 710 mm | 1319 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.5 h/day | 9.4 h/day |
| Best months | September–May | January & July–August |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Cape Town | Lagos | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 7.1 · Good | Cape Town |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.0 · Fair | Cape Town |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 4.4 · Poor | Cape Town |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 4.4 · Poor | Cape Town |
| May | 9.6 · Excellent | 4.5 · Poor | Cape Town |
| June | 8.7 · Excellent | 5.6 · Fair | Cape Town |
| July | 7.6 · Good | 7.3 · Good | Cape Town |
| August | 8.1 · Good | 7.4 · Good | Cape Town |
| September | 9.8 · Excellent | 6.2 · Fair | Cape Town |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 5.5 · Fair | Cape Town |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 4.9 · Poor | Cape Town |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.5 · Fair | Cape Town |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Cape Town or Lagos?
Cape Town has the better travel weather in 12 of 12 months, versus 0 for Lagos — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The best months to visit Cape Town are September–May, 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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