🇳🇬 Lagos vs Stellenbosch 🇿🇦

Lagos, Nigeria vs Stellenbosch, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Stellenbosch is drier, with roughly 226 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇿🇦 Stellenbosch
Avg annual high30°C23°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)February (30°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (8°C low)
Rainy days / year31387
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberApril, May, October

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇿🇦 Stellenbosch

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in February (30°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Stellenbosch warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Stellenbosch?

Lagos is rainier — Stellenbosch sees about 226 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Stellenbosch?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Stellenbosch is best around April, May, October.

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