February weather forecast
Lagos, Nigeria

Moving into the month of February, Lagos experiences a mild increase in temperatures. Evening coolness persists but it is not chilly, rendering the weather pleasant overall. Rainfall amounts surge from the previous month, however, the total precipitation remains moderate. Despite this increase, there's plenty of sunlight as clouds rarely pose a significant interference. Sea temperatures experience a slight rise, recording an average of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

The month of February sees the highest average temperatures in Lagos, reaching 33.1°C (91.6°F) at the peak and 23.5°C (74.3°F) at the low.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout February, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lagos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.8 days and collects up to 1538mm (60.55") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Lagos, the average seawater temperature in February is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
Note: Water temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) make swimming, diving, and similar activities highly pleasurable and enjoyable for long periods without discomfort.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day in Lagos is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:58 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Lagos, Nigeria, is 6.1h.

UV index

February through May, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during February, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake all critical precautions. Protection from sun harm is vital. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Even on a cloudy day, a sunscreen with at least a 30 SPF should be applied generously and frequently reapplied, including after a swim or outdoor exercise. Warning! Reflective surfaces like sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.