🇳🇬 Lagos vs Okavango Delta 🇧🇼

Lagos, Nigeria vs Okavango Delta, Botswana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Okavango Delta is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Okavango Delta is drier, with roughly 244 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇧🇼 Okavango Delta
Avg annual high30°C31°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)October (36°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year31369
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberMay, June, July

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇧🇼 Okavango Delta

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (36°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Okavango Delta warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lagos or Okavango Delta?

Lagos is rainier — Okavango Delta sees about 244 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Okavango Delta?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Okavango Delta is best around May, June, July.

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