Lagos

Nigeria

Lagos, also known as Lagos City, is a large metropolitan port city located in southwestern Nigeria. It serves as a major urban hub within the region.

As of November 2025, the city's population is estimated to be between 17 and 21 million residents. These figures establish Lagos as the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and one of the fastest-growing megacities globally.

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When to go to Lagos

Warmest: January, February, March, April and December (31°C). Driest: January (6 wet days).

MonthHighLowRainWet days
January31°C25°C17 mm6
February31°C26°C29 mm8
March31°C27°C69 mm16
April31°C27°C74 mm17
May30°C26°C134 mm22
June28°C25°C264 mm27
July27°C25°C167 mm25
August27°C24°C116 mm21
September27°C24°C205 mm26
October28°C25°C146 mm25
November30°C26°C55 mm18
December31°C25°C20 mm8

Long-term monthly averages from Open-Meteo.

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