🇳🇬 Lagos vs Victoria Falls 🇿🇼

Lagos, Nigeria vs Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Victoria Falls is drier, with roughly 187 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇿🇼 Victoria Falls
Avg annual high30°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)October (36°C)
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year313126
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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).

🇿🇼 Victoria Falls

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (36°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Victoria Falls warmer?

Lagos and Victoria Falls have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Victoria Falls?

Lagos is rainier — Victoria Falls sees about 187 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Victoria Falls?

Lagos is best around January, August, December; Victoria Falls is best around May, June, July.

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