Lagos · September
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 82°F, dipping to 75°F at night. Humidity averages 87% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 30 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
82° / 75°F
Humidity
87%
Rain days
30/mo
Wind
11 mph
What September feels like in Lagos
Sunrise
06:36
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:46
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Lagos in September
The kit for September in Lagos: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
September vs the surrounding months
vs August
+1° avg high
0 rain days
Lagos in August →
September
82°F avg high
30 rain days
Best: morning
vs October
-2° avg high
0 rain days
Lagos in October →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Lagos in September?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Lagos in September?+
Average high 82°F, average low 75°F.
How does September compare to surrounding months in Lagos?+
Compared to August (avg high 81°F), September is warmer. Compared to October (avg high 84°F), September is cooler.
Does it rain often in Lagos in September?+
Expect about 30 measurable rain days in September, on average.