🇳🇬 Lagos vs Swakopmund 🇳🇦

Lagos, Nigeria vs Swakopmund, Namibia — 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. Swakopmund is drier, with roughly 308 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇳🇦 Swakopmund
Avg annual high30°C23°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)April (25°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)August (10°C low)
Rainy days / year3135
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Best months to visitJanuary, August, DecemberAugust, November, December

🇳🇬 Lagos

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

🇳🇦 Swakopmund

Best around August, November, December. Hottest in April (25°C), coldest lows in August (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Swakopmund warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lagos or Swakopmund?

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

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Swakopmund?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Swakopmund is best around August, November, December.

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