🇳🇬 Lagos vs Monrovia 🇱🇷

Lagos, Nigeria vs Monrovia, Liberia — 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. Lagos is drier, with roughly 33 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇱🇷 Monrovia
Avg annual high30°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)January (29°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)September (23°C low)
Rainy days / year313346
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberFebruary, August, September

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇱🇷 Monrovia

Best around February, August, September. Hottest in January (29°C), coldest lows in September (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Monrovia warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lagos or Monrovia?

Monrovia is rainier — Lagos sees about 33 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Monrovia?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Monrovia is best around February, August, September.

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