🇳🇬 Lagos vs Praia (Cape Verde) 🇨🇻

Lagos, Nigeria vs Praia (Cape Verde), Cape Verde — 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. Praia (Cape Verde) is drier, with roughly 263 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · LagosDrier · Praia (Cape Verde)

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇨🇻 Praia (Cape Verde)
Avg annual high
30°C
27°C
Hottest month
February · 32°C
October · 29°C
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)March (19°C low)
Rainy days / year
313
50
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇨🇻 Praia (Cape Verde)

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in October (29°C), coldest lows in March (19°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Praia (Cape Verde) warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lagos or Praia (Cape Verde)?

Lagos is rainier — Praia (Cape Verde) sees about 263 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Praia (Cape Verde)?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Praia (Cape Verde) is best around January, February, March.

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