🇳🇬 Lagos vs Stone Town 🇹🇿

Lagos, Nigeria vs Stone Town, Tanzania — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Lagos is drier, with roughly 3 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇹🇿 Stone Town
Avg annual high30°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)August (22°C low)
Rainy days / year313316
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberMay, June, July

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇹🇿 Stone Town

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Stone Town warmer?

Lagos and Stone Town have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Stone Town?

Stone Town is rainier — Lagos sees about 3 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Stone Town?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Stone Town is best around May, June, July.

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