🇳🇬 Lagos vs Sharm El Sheikh 🇪🇬

Lagos, Nigeria vs Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Sharm El Sheikh is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Sharm El Sheikh is drier, with roughly 301 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇪🇬 Sharm El Sheikh
Avg annual high30°C32°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)August (40°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)January (12°C low)
Rainy days / year31312
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇪🇬 Sharm El Sheikh

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (40°C), coldest lows in January (12°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Sharm El Sheikh warmer?

Sharm El Sheikh is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Sharm El Sheikh?

Lagos is rainier — Sharm El Sheikh sees about 301 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Sharm El Sheikh?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Sharm El Sheikh is best around January, February, December.

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