How hot is Lagos in October?

Daytime highs in Lagos in October average 28°C (83°F); nights drop to about 25°C.

Does it rain in Lagos in October?

Expect around 25.2 rainy days and 150 mm of rainfall in October.

Is October a good time to visit Lagos?

October is a fair shoulder-season month in Lagos — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.5/10. The best months are January & July–August.

Lagos weather in October

October is a fair shoulder-season month in Lagos — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 28°C, lows near 25°C, and about 25.2 days with rain.

5.5 · Fairtravel score for October

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Avg high

28°C

Avg low

25°C

Rainfall

150 mm

Rain days

25.2

Sunshine

8.8 h/day

Daylight

11.9 h

What to pack for Lagos in October

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

Humidity averages 86%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How October compares

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

Lagos in October: the details

In October, Lagos sees average daytime highs of 28°C (83°F) and overnight lows of 25°C (77°F). Rainfall totals roughly 150 mm across 25.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.8 hours per day with 11.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 86%.

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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