🇳🇬 Lagos vs Marrakech 🇲🇦

Lagos, Nigeria vs Marrakech, Morocco — 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. Marrakech is drier, with roughly 260 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇲🇦 Marrakech
Avg annual high30°C27°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)July (38°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)January (6°C low)
Rainy days / year31353
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberFebruary, March, November

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇲🇦 Marrakech

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (38°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Marrakech warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lagos or Marrakech?

Lagos is rainier — Marrakech sees about 260 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Marrakech?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Marrakech is best around February, March, November.

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