Lekki weather in July
In July, Lekki sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 214 mm of rain across 25 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of July to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Lekki's 11th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lekki's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 214 mm
- 25 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:41 AM – 7:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.95 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical July day in Lekki reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 1°C cooler than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 25 |
| 2 | 27 | 25 |
| 3 | 27 | 25 |
| 4 | 27 | 24 |
| 5 | 27 | 24 |
| 6 | 27 | 24 |
| 7 | 27 | 24 |
| 8 | 27 | 24 |
| 9 | 27 | 24 |
| 10 | 27 | 24 |
| 11 | 27 | 24 |
| 12 | 27 | 24 |
| 13 | 27 | 24 |
| 14 | 27 | 24 |
| 15 | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | 27 | 24 |
| 17 | 27 | 24 |
| 18 | 27 | 24 |
| 19 | 27 | 24 |
| 20 | 27 | 24 |
| 21 | 27 | 24 |
| 22 | 27 | 24 |
| 23 | 27 | 24 |
| 24 | 27 | 24 |
| 25 | 27 | 24 |
| 26 | 26 | 24 |
| 27 | 26 | 24 |
| 28 | 26 | 24 |
| 29 | 26 | 24 |
| 30 | 26 | 24 |
| 31 | 26 | 24 |
How July really feels in Lekki
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Lekki weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 25° | 31 | 9 | 11.7 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 30° / 26° | 44 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 30° / 27° | 91 | 20.1 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 30° / 26° | 131 | 21.7 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| May | 29° / 26° | 217 | 27.2 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 28° / 25° | 293 | 28.1 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 27° / 24° | 214 | 25 | 12.3 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 26° / 24° | 140 | 20 | 12.2 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 27° / 24° | 192 | 25.4 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 28° / 25° | 176 | 26.7 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 29° / 26° | 79 | 19.4 | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 30° / 25° | 33 | 10.9 | 11.6 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 91%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Cloudier (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 87 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 92 |
| 2 | 8 | 92 |
| 3 | 8 | 92 |
| 4 | 8 | 92 |
| 5 | 8 | 92 |
| 6 | 8 | 92 |
| 7 | 7 | 93 |
| 8 | 7 | 93 |
| 9 | 7 | 93 |
| 10 | 7 | 93 |
| 11 | 7 | 93 |
| 12 | 7 | 93 |
| 13 | 7 | 93 |
| 14 | 7 | 93 |
| 15 | 7 | 93 |
| 16 | 7 | 93 |
| 17 | 8 | 92 |
| 18 | 8 | 92 |
| 19 | 9 | 91 |
| 20 | 9 | 91 |
| 21 | 9 | 91 |
| 22 | 9 | 91 |
| 23 | 9 | 91 |
| 24 | 10 | 90 |
| 25 | 10 | 90 |
| 26 | 10 | 90 |
| 27 | 10 | 90 |
| 28 | 11 | 89 |
| 29 | 11 | 89 |
| 30 | 13 | 87 |
| 31 | 13 | 87 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Lekki gets around 214 mm of rain over 25 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 80% and peaks near 90% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 |
| 2 | 90 |
| 3 | 90 |
| 4 | 89 |
| 5 | 89 |
| 6 | 89 |
| 7 | 88 |
| 8 | 88 |
| 9 | 88 |
| 10 | 87 |
| 11 | 87 |
| 12 | 86 |
| 13 | 86 |
| 14 | 85 |
| 15 | 84 |
| 16 | 83 |
| 17 | 82 |
| 18 | 81 |
| 19 | 79 |
| 20 | 78 |
| 21 | 76 |
| 22 | 75 |
| 23 | 73 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 71 |
| 26 | 69 |
| 27 | 68 |
| 28 | 67 |
| 29 | 66 |
| 30 | 65 |
| 31 | 64 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 94% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Miserable (%) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 17 |
| 2 | 84 | 16 |
| 3 | 85 | 15 |
| 4 | 86 | 14 |
| 5 | 87 | 13 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
| 7 | 89 | 11 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 92 | 8 |
| 11 | 93 | 7 |
| 12 | 94 | 6 |
| 13 | 95 | 5 |
| 14 | 95 | 5 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 |
| 17 | 97 | 3 |
| 18 | 98 | 2 |
| 19 | 98 | 2 |
| 20 | 98 | 2 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in July
Winds average 14 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of July to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:38 AM to 6:44 AM, and sunset from 7:01 PM to 7:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:38 | 7:01 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:39 | 7:01 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:39 | 7:01 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:39 | 7:01 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:39 | 7:01 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:39 | 7:01 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:40 | 7:01 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:40 | 7:01 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:40 | 7:02 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:40 | 7:02 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:41 | 7:02 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:41 | 7:02 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:41 | 7:02 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:41 | 7:02 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:41 | 7:02 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:41 | 7:02 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:02 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:02 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:02 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:02 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:02 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:42 | 7:02 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:43 | 7:02 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:43 | 7:02 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:43 | 7:02 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:43 | 7:02 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:43 | 7:01 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:43 | 7:01 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:43 | 7:01 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:43 | 7:01 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:44 | 7:01 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 3.95 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.94 kWh/m² to a high of 5.38 kWh/m² in February across the year — July's 3.95 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 19 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 23 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 26 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 27 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Lekki
In July, Lekki sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Lekki's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Lekki sees seasonal dust haze (January–April), heaviest in February.
Is July a good time to visit Lekki?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Lekki for sightseeing.
What to pack for Lekki in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Lekki sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 24°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 25 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Lekki in July
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 14 km away) is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in August near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Lekki in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lekki peaks around March 23 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Lekki in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lekki is worst in January — around 165 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 3.4× the cleanest month (August, 48 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 165 | 144 | 89 | 77 | 66 | 60 | 50 | 48 | 60 | 79 | 91 | 150 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 165 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 144 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 89 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 77 | Unhealthy |
| May | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 50 | Poor |
| Aug | 48 | Poor |
| Sep | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 91 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 150 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Lekki?
Lekki sits at 6.4°N, 3.5°E, 5 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Obalende, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Lekki
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lekki.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lekki has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 12 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 28 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 220 m.
The land around Lekki is covered by artificial surfaces (56%) and water (29%) within 3 km, water (64%) and artificial surfaces (25%) within 16 km, and trees (40%) and water (37%) within 80 km.
Nigeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 13% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,224
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 15.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Lekki (6.4463°, 3.4772°, elevation 5 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).