🇳🇬 Lagos vs Livingstone 🇿🇲

Lagos, Nigeria vs Livingstone, Zambia — 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. Livingstone is drier, with roughly 206 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇿🇲 Livingstone
Avg annual high30°C26°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)October (31°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year313107
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberMay, June, July

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇿🇲 Livingstone

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Livingstone warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Livingstone?

Lagos is rainier — Livingstone sees about 206 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Livingstone?

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

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