🇳🇬 Lagos vs Mombasa 🇰🇪

Lagos, Nigeria vs Mombasa, 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. Lagos is drier, with roughly 1 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇰🇪 Mombasa
Avg annual high30°C29°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)February (31°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)August (23°C low)
Rainy days / year313314
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberJanuary, June, July

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇰🇪 Mombasa

Best around January, June, July. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Mombasa warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lagos or Mombasa?

Mombasa is rainier — Lagos sees about 1 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Mombasa?

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

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