🇿🇼 Harare vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Harare, Zimbabwe 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. Harare is drier, with roughly 168 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇼 Harare🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high25°C30°C
Hottest monthOctober (29°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJuly (8°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year145313
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, June, JulyJanuary, August, December

🇿🇼 Harare

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (29°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Harare or Lagos warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Harare or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Harare sees about 168 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Harare vs Lagos?

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

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