🇪🇷 Asmara vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Asmara, Eritrea vs Lagos, Nigeria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Asmara is drier, with roughly 100 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇷 Asmara🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high22°C30°C
Hottest monthJune (25°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (10°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year213313
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, September, OctoberJanuary, August, December

🇪🇷 Asmara

Best around February, September, October. Hottest in June (25°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Asmara or Lagos warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Asmara or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Asmara sees about 100 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Asmara vs Lagos?

Asmara is best around February, September, October; Lagos is best around January, August, December.

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