Lagos, Nigeria
Gafa
Gafa is a locality in Lagos, Nigeria, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time17:10
6.44° N, 2.76° EElevation 7 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month152mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gafa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:36 · 18:3211 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:27Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJune
294 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
12 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
May
Weather in Gafa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 80%
Today22 Oct31°26°2.4 mm
Fri23 Oct29°26°5.1 mm
Sat24 Oct30°26°4.1 mm
Sun25 Oct30°25°5.1 mm
Mon26 Oct30°26°2.8 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°8.8 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct31°25°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°4.4 mm
When to go to Gafa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 67 | 41 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 69 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 12 | 26 | 65 | 115 | 185 | 294 | 154 | 61 | 156 | 152 | 42 | 16 |
| Wet days | 2 | 5 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 5 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Gafa
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 Gafa
Earthquakes around Gafa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gafa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gafa.
What is the hottest month in Gafa?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Gafa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gafa?
June is the wettest month with about 294 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Gafa?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.