🇹🇿 Arusha vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Arusha, Tanzania 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. Arusha is drier, with roughly 149 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇹🇿 Arusha🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high25°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (28°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJuly (14°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year164313
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJanuary, August, December

🇹🇿 Arusha

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (28°C), coldest lows in July (14°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Arusha or Lagos warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Arusha or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Arusha sees about 149 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Arusha vs Lagos?

Arusha is best around June, July, August; Lagos is best around January, August, December.

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