🇪🇬 Hurghada vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Hurghada, Egypt 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. Hurghada is drier, with roughly 306 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Hurghada🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high28°C30°C
Hottest monthAugust (35°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (13°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year7313
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, August, December

🇪🇬 Hurghada

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (35°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurghada or Lagos warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Hurghada or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Hurghada sees about 306 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Hurghada vs Lagos?

Hurghada is best around January, February, December; Lagos is best around January, August, December.

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