🇰🇪 Diani Beach vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Diani Beach, Kenya vs Lagos, Nigeria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lagos is drier, with roughly 2 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Diani Beach🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high28°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthAugust (22°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year315313
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, JuneJanuary, August, December

🇰🇪 Diani Beach

Best around January, February, June. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Diani Beach or Lagos warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Diani Beach or Lagos?

Diani Beach is rainier — Lagos sees about 2 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Diani Beach vs Lagos?

Diani Beach is best around January, February, June; Lagos is best around January, August, December.

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