🇳🇬 Lagos vs Windhoek 🇳🇦

Lagos, Nigeria vs Windhoek, Namibia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Windhoek is drier, with roughly 241 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · LagosDrier · Windhoek

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Lagos🇳🇦 Windhoek
Avg annual high
30°C
27°C
Hottest month
February · 32°C
November · 31°C
Coldest monthAugust (24°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year
313
72
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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).

🇳🇦 Windhoek

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in November (31°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lagos or Windhoek warmer?

Lagos is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lagos or Windhoek?

Lagos is rainier — Windhoek sees about 241 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lagos vs Windhoek?

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

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