🇺🇬 Kampala vs Lagos 🇳🇬
Kampala, Uganda vs Lagos, Nigeria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lagos is drier, with roughly 17 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇺🇬 Kampala | 🇳🇬 Lagos | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 26°C | 30°C |
| Hottest month | February · 28°C | February · 32°C |
| Coldest month | July (17°C low) | August (24°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 330 | 313 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | January, June, July | January, August, December |
🇺🇬 Kampala
Best around January, June, July. Hottest in February (28°C), coldest lows in July (17°C).
🇳🇬 Lagos
Best around January, August, December. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in August (24°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kampala or Lagos warmer?
Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Kampala or Lagos?
Kampala is rainier — Lagos sees about 17 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Kampala vs Lagos?
Kampala is best around January, June, July; Lagos is best around January, August, December.