🇺🇬 Bwindi vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Bwindi, Uganda vs Lagos, Nigeria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Bwindi is drier, with roughly 80 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇬 Bwindi🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high21°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (22°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthDecember (12°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year233313
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJanuary, August, December

🇺🇬 Bwindi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (22°C), coldest lows in December (12°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bwindi or Lagos warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bwindi or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Bwindi sees about 80 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bwindi vs Lagos?

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

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