Lagos Weather in August

What August feels like in Lagos

August sits between Lagos's dry and wet seasons. Warm daytime weather invites long lunches outside and evening strolls. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay warm and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Thick, humid air means clothes cling and the heat feels stronger than the number.

Rain in Lagos in August

August is persistently wet here: some rain falls on most days. Wet days average about 6 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. Across the year Lagos averages about 6.4 mm per rainy day, so August is typical.

Daylight and sunshine in August

In mid-August, sunrise is at about 6:41 am and sunset at about 7:02 pm (local time) — 12 h 20 min of daylight. Day length barely changes from mid-July (8 min shorter). Close to the equator, sunrise and sunset times move very little through the year. The sun is out for roughly 71% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.

How August compares to the rest of the year

In Lagos's temperature order, August sits as the coolest month. It is about as warm as July, with 70 mm less rain. Temperatures barely move from one month to the next here. September averages a high of 27.5°C (81.5°F).

Who August suits

• Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
• Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
• Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.

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