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Lekki, Nigeria
Lagos · Nigeria
Lekki is a large city in Lagos, Nigeria with a population of 401,272. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lekki
Lekki is a city in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located to the south-east of Lagos city. Lekki is a naturally formed peninsula, adjoining to its west Victoria Island and Ikoyi districts of Lagos, with the Atlantic Ocean to its south, Lagos Lagoon to the north, and Lekki Lagoon to its east; however, the city's southeast, which ends around the western edge of Refuge Island, adjoins the eastern part of Ibeju-Lekki LGA.
People
Climate
| Population | 401,272 |
| Population Density | 1,154 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.4122°, 4.0947° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Lagos |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.4 inches (1,762 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lekki
Lekki is a large city in Nigeria (Lagos) with a population of 401,272. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Lekki
Lekki has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.4°C), the coldest is Aug (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 2217 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 347.6 sq mi (900.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4122°N, 4.0947°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in |
Lekki has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Lekki
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan-Atlantic University | University | - | Visit → |
Museums in Lekki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art |
Farmers Markets in Lekki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epe Fish Market |
Quick Facts
Around Lekki
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lekki
What is the population of Lekki?
Lekki has a population of 401,272 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 1,154 people per square mile, spread across 347.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lekki?
Lekki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.4 inches.