🇳🇬 Lagos vs Sossusvlei 🇳🇦

Lagos, Nigeria vs Sossusvlei, Namibia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Sossusvlei is drier, with roughly 308 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇳🇦 Sossusvlei
Avg annual high30°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)March (32°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)August (10°C low)
Rainy days / year3135
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberJune, July, August

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇳🇦 Sossusvlei

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in March (32°C), coldest lows in August (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Sossusvlei warmer?

Lagos and Sossusvlei have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Sossusvlei?

Lagos is rainier — Sossusvlei sees about 308 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Sossusvlei?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Sossusvlei is best around June, July, August.

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