🇩🇿 Algiers vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Algiers, Algeria vs Lagos, Nigeria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Algiers is drier, with roughly 233 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇩🇿 Algiers🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high23°C30°C
Hottest monthAugust (32°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year80313
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJanuary, August, December

🇩🇿 Algiers

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (32°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Algiers or Lagos warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Algiers or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Algiers sees about 233 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Algiers vs Lagos?

Algiers is best around April, May, October; Lagos is best around January, August, December.

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