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Climate & Weather in Lagos

Temperature
8–28°C
Snowfall
None; snowfall does not occur

Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-and-climate.com, weather-atlas.com

Good to Know

  • No snow or freezing conditions; winter remains mild year-round
  • Sea temperatures peak in August–September, ideal for swimming
  • July–August are hottest and driest but also the most crowded tourist months
  • May–June and September offer the best balance of warm weather, low rainfall, and fewer tourists
  • Late spring/early autumn are the most comfortable for outdoor work and exploration
  • Official shade temperatures often understate how hot it feels; peak summer heat can feel 5°C (41°F) warmer than reported

Overview

Lagos enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. Located on Portugal's western Algarve coast, it benefits from Atlantic influence and over 300 days of sunshine annually.

Rainfall

Pattern
Highly seasonal; virtually dry Jun–Aug, wettest Nov–Dec
Annual Mm
495
Driest Month
July
Annual Inches
19
Wettest Month
December
Driest Month Mm
1
Wettest Month Mm
84
Driest Month Inches
0.04
Wettest Month Inches
3.3

Snowfall

None; snowfall does not occur

Best Months

Best Months

  • May–June: warm (20–26°C (68–79°F)), dry, fewer crowds than summer
  • September: approx 27°C (81°F), warm sea, comfortable evenings

Temperature

Peak

Season
Summer (July–August)
Low Celsius
18
High Celsius
28
Low Fahrenheit
64
High Fahrenheit
82

Off Peak

Season
Winter (December–February)
Low Celsius
8
High Celsius
16
Low Fahrenheit
46
High Fahrenheit
61

Worst Months

Worst Months

  • November–January: cooler (16–18°C (64°F) daytime), increased rain, reduced sunshine hours (5–6 hrs/day)

Sea Temperature

Coldest Month
February
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Celsius
15
Warmest Celsius
23
Coldest Fahrenheit
59
Warmest Fahrenheit
73
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

These are the sources cited in this climate & weather research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.

  1. 1.weather-and-climate.com
  2. 2.weather-atlas.com
  3. 3.lagosportugalguide.com
  4. 4.weatherspark.com
  5. 5.sunheron.com

Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.