🇳🇬 Lagos vs Lamu 🇰🇪

Lagos, Nigeria vs Lamu, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Lamu is drier, with roughly 148 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇰🇪 Lamu
Avg annual high30°C29°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)March (31°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year313165
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberJanuary, February, August

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇰🇪 Lamu

Best around January, February, August. Hottest in March (31°C), coldest lows in August (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Lamu warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Lamu?

Lagos is rainier — Lamu sees about 148 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Lamu?

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

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