🇳🇬 Lagos vs Lalibela 🇪🇹

Lagos, Nigeria vs Lalibela, Ethiopia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lalibela is drier, with roughly 173 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇪🇹 Lalibela
Avg annual high30°C22°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)March (24°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)December (9°C low)
Rainy days / year313140
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberJanuary, November, December

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇪🇹 Lalibela

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in March (24°C), coldest lows in December (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Lalibela warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Lalibela?

Lagos is rainier — Lalibela sees about 173 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Lalibela?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Lalibela is best around January, November, December.

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