🇨🇮 Abidjan vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire vs Lagos, Nigeria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Lagos is drier, with roughly 32 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇮 Abidjan🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high29°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year345313
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberJanuary, August, December

🇨🇮 Abidjan

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

Best around January, August, December. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in August (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Abidjan or Lagos warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Abidjan or Lagos?

Abidjan is rainier — Lagos sees about 32 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abidjan vs Lagos?

Abidjan is best around July, August, September; Lagos is best around January, August, December.

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