🇳🇬 Lagos vs Maasai Mara 🇰🇪

Lagos, Nigeria vs Maasai Mara, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Maasai Mara is drier, with roughly 196 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇰🇪 Maasai Mara
Avg annual high30°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)October (30°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (15°C low)
Rainy days / year313117
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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).

🇰🇪 Maasai Mara

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in October (30°C), coldest lows in July (15°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Maasai Mara warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Maasai Mara?

Lagos is rainier — Maasai Mara sees about 196 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Maasai Mara?

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

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