🇺🇬 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.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇬 Kampala🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high26°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (28°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJuly (17°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year330313
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, June, JulyJanuary, 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).

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.

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