🇿🇼 Hwange vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Hwange, Zimbabwe 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. Hwange is drier, with roughly 226 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇼 Hwange🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high28°C30°C
Hottest monthOctober (34°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJuly (10°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year87313
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Best months to visitMay, June, JulyJanuary, August, December

🇿🇼 Hwange

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (34°C), coldest lows in July (10°C).

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hwange or Lagos warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Hwange or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Hwange sees about 226 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Hwange vs Lagos?

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

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