🇸🇸 Juba vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Juba, South Sudan vs Lagos, Nigeria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Juba is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Juba is drier, with roughly 119 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇸🇸 Juba🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high34°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (38°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthAugust (22°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year194313
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, August, December

🇸🇸 Juba

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (38°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 Juba or Lagos warmer?

Juba is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Juba or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Juba sees about 119 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Juba vs Lagos?

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

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