🇳🇬 Lagos vs Lilongwe 🇲🇼

Lagos, Nigeria vs Lilongwe, Malawi — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lilongwe is drier, with roughly 150 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇲🇼 Lilongwe
Avg annual high
30°C
27°C
Hottest month
February · 32°C
November · 31°C
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year
313
163
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberJune, July, August

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇲🇼 Lilongwe

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in November (31°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Lilongwe warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Lilongwe?

Lagos is rainier — Lilongwe sees about 150 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Lilongwe?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Lilongwe is best around June, July, August.

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