🇬🇭 Accra vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Accra, Ghana 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. Accra is drier, with roughly 2 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇭 Accra🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high29°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year311313
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, July, AugustJanuary, August, December

🇬🇭 Accra

Best around January, July, August. 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 Accra or Lagos warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Accra or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Accra sees about 2 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs Lagos?

Accra is best around January, July, August; Lagos is best around January, August, December.

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