🇳🇬 Lagos vs Port Louis 🇲🇺

Lagos, Nigeria vs Port Louis, Mauritius — 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. Port Louis is drier, with roughly 142 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇲🇺 Port Louis
Avg annual high30°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)December (30°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)August (20°C low)
Rainy days / year313171
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberJune, August, September

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇲🇺 Port Louis

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in December (30°C), coldest lows in August (20°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Port Louis warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lagos or Port Louis?

Lagos is rainier — Port Louis sees about 142 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Port Louis?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Port Louis is best around June, August, September.

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