WanderWhen

Lagos weather in April

April is a challenging month to visit Lagos — consider January & July–August instead. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 27°C, and about 16.4 days with rain.

4.4 · Poortravel score for April
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg high
31°C
Avg low
27°C
Rainfall
69 mm
Rain days
16.4
Sunshine
9.6 h/day
Daylight
12.1 h

What to pack for Lagos in April

  • light, breathable clothing
  • sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
  • a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
  • expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 80%; max daily wind around 19 km/h.

How April compares

January: 7.1/10 JFebruary: 6.0/10 FMarch: 4.4/10 MApril: 4.4/10 AMay: 4.5/10 MJune: 5.6/10 JJuly: 7.3/10 JAugust: 7.4/10 ASeptember: 6.2/10 SOctober: 5.5/10 ONovember: 4.9/10 NDecember: 6.5/10 D

Best months in Lagos: January & July–August. See the full best time to visit Lagos guide.

Lagos in April: the details

In April, Lagos sees average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 27°C (80°F). Rainfall totals roughly 69 mm across 16.4 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.6 hours per day with 12.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 80%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Lagos, Nigeria (6.45, 3.39) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

Where should you go next month?

Get one email a month with the destinations at their seasonal best. Double opt-in, unsubscribe anytime.