What is the weather like in Lagos in February?

Expect temperatures between 10°C and 17°C with 17% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Lagos in February?

Lagos in February scores 64/100 based on 30 years of climate data. A reasonable choice for your trip.

Who should visit Lagos in February?

February in Lagos is ideal for: Outdoor enthusiasts, Photographers, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples, Business travelers.

Lagos Weather in February | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

17°C

Hottest around day 20

Avg Low

10°C

Coolest around day 3

Rainy Days

0days

17% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Sea Temperature in February

Coastal Waters(Ocean)

15.9°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

💧Refreshing

Consider a wetsuit for extended swimming

Swim Rating

🏄Cool, wetsuits recommended

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Coastal Waters

Ocean

Lagos coastline

Essential Travel Info for Lagos

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Currency

EUR

€ Euro

Language

Portuguese

Driving

Right side

Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.301

Travel Intelligence

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Moderate

44/ 100

Traffic Index

Balanced traffic

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

Jul

Low

Jan

Monthly Traffic Distribution

Jan

Feb

Mar

110

Apr

118

May

130

Jun

139

Jul

138

Aug

127

Sep

123

Oct

Nov

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

London Gatwick (LGW)

Dublin (DUB)

Lisbon Portela (LIS)

London Stansted (STN)

Porto Francisco de Sá Carneiro (OPO)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

6 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Portugal. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Portugal.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Portugal.If rabies exposures occur while in Portugal, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

Yellow Fever

CDC recommendations:Vaccine isnotrecommended.Country entry requirements:Vaccine isnotrequired.Updated April 23, 2025

Source: CDC Travelers' Health

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Is February a Good Time to Visit Lagos?

👌A reasonable choice for your trip(64/100)

Short Answer

Don't expect beach weather in Lagos's February: 15.9°C cold seas despite 17°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Rough sea conditions

1.82m average wave height - Surfers Only

Cold sea - swimming challenging

15.9°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Zika

Plenty of sunshine

8.8h of sunshine daily

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

40% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

🥾
Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 16.8°C, 17% rain chance
📸
Photographers
8.8h sunshine, 52% clear skies for golden hour shots
🏛️
Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
💑
Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 92/100 with romantic weather conditions
💼
Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

🏖️
Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 15.9°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
👴
Elderly travelers
76% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Lagos in February averages 17°C with 17% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Lagos in February

What are the temperatures in Lagos in February?

Daytime highs average 17°C, nights drop to 10°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Lagos in February?

Expect around 0 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Lagos in February?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is February peak season in Lagos?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Lagos Weather in February

Sea Temperature in February

Lagos February Weather Calendar

Essential Travel Info for Lagos

Travel Intelligence

Smart Flight Estimator

Flight Connectivity Analysis

Monthly Traffic Distribution

Key Connections

Health & Safety Advisory

COVID-19

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Measles

Rabies

Yellow Fever

Is February a Good Time to Visit Lagos?

Decision Factors

Good For

Who Should Avoid

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