🇳🇬 Lagos vs Nosy Be 🇲🇬

Lagos, Nigeria vs Nosy Be, Madagascar — 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. Nosy Be is drier, with roughly 80 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇲🇬 Nosy Be
Avg annual high30°C27°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)April (28°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (21°C low)
Rainy days / year313233
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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).

🇲🇬 Nosy Be

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in April (28°C), coldest lows in July (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Nosy Be warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lagos or Nosy Be?

Lagos is rainier — Nosy Be sees about 80 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Nosy Be?

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

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