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Lagos, Nigeria

Dankaka

Dankaka is a locality in Lagos, Nigeria, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time00:11
6.43° N, 3.33° EElevation 0 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Dankakaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month158mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Dankaka at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in February

Coolest month24°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJune

378 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

14 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Dankaka

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Partly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct31°26°4.6 mm
Fri30 Oct31°25°13.3 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°6.5 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°2.8 mm
Mon2 Nov30°25°2.9 mm
Tue3 Nov30°26°15.6 mm
Wed4 Nov30°25°6.6 mm
Thu5 Nov30°26°1.9 mm
Fri6 Nov30°26°4.2 mm

When to go to Dankaka

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score695941383846525452505172
High29°30°30°30°29°28°26°26°27°28°29°29°
Low25°26°26°26°26°25°24°24°24°25°25°25°
Rain (mm)142864136223378223942041585415
Wet days591722262826212827165
Sea28°28°29°29°29°28°26°25°26°28°29°29°

What's on in Dankaka

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Nigeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Dankaka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dankaka

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Dankaka

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Dankaka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dankaka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dankaka.
What is the hottest month in Dankaka?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Dankaka?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dankaka?
June is the wettest month with about 378 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Dankaka?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.