🇳🇬 Lagos vs Pretoria 🇿🇦

Lagos, Nigeria vs Pretoria, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Pretoria is drier, with roughly 177 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · LagosDrier · Pretoria

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇿🇦 Pretoria
Avg annual high
30°C
25°C
Hottest month
February · 32°C
October · 28°C
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (6°C low)
Rainy days / year
313
136
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberMay, July, August

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇿🇦 Pretoria

Best around May, July, August. Hottest in October (28°C), coldest lows in July (6°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Pretoria warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Pretoria?

Lagos is rainier — Pretoria sees about 177 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Pretoria?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Pretoria is best around May, July, August.

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