How hot is Lagos in July?

Daytime highs in Lagos in July average 27°C (81°F); nights drop to about 25°C.

Does it rain in Lagos in July?

Expect around 24.8 rainy days and 171 mm of rainfall in July.

Is July a good time to visit Lagos?

July is a good month to visit Lagos. Overall travel score: 7.3/10. The best months are January & July–August.

Lagos weather in July

July is a good month to visit Lagos. Expect highs around 27°C, lows near 25°C, and about 24.8 days with rain.

7.3 · Goodtravel score for July

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Avg high

27°C

Avg low

25°C

Rainfall

171 mm

Rain days

24.8

Sunshine

8.8 h/day

Daylight

12.3 h

What to pack for Lagos in July

t-shirts and light layers
a light jacket for evenings
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 85%; max daily wind around 20 km/h.

How July compares

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

Lagos in July: the details

In July, Lagos sees average daytime highs of 27°C (81°F) and overnight lows of 25°C (76°F). Rainfall totals roughly 171 mm across 24.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.8 hours per day with 12.3 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 85%.

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.

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