🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG) vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Alexandria (EG), Egypt vs Lagos, Nigeria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Alexandria (EG) is drier, with roughly 279 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG)🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high
25°C
30°C
Hottest month
August · 31°C
February · 32°C
Coldest monthJanuary (11°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year
34
313
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Best months to visitMarch, April, NovemberJanuary, August, December

🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG)

Best around March, April, November. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (11°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alexandria (EG) or Lagos warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Alexandria (EG) or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Alexandria (EG) sees about 279 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Alexandria (EG) vs Lagos?

Alexandria (EG) is best around March, April, November; Lagos is best around January, August, December.

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