Temperature
August has the warmest monthly average (21.7°C); February is coolest (13.6°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.
Portugal · Visit or make it home
Lagos
Lagos is a city in Portugal. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.
Get to know Lagos
A sense of the place
Lagos is a city and municipality in the Barlavento region of the Algarve, southern Portugal, situated at the mouth of the Bensafrim River along the Atlantic Ocean. As of the March 2021 census, the municipality had a population of 33,494 across an area of 212.99 km². The coastal area is densely populated and oriented toward tourism and services, while the inland region is sparsely inhabited with an economy based largely on agriculture and forestry. The population increases significantly during summer months due to tourism. Lagos is one of the most visited cities in the Algarve, attracting tourists with its beaches, rock formations such as Ponta da Piedade, and summer nightlife. The city also holds significant historical importance as a centre of the Portuguese Age of Discovery, a frequent residence of Henry the Navigator, a historical shipbuilding hub, and, at one point, a centre of the European slave trade. Lagos, Nigeria, may derive its name from the Portuguese city, as Lagos was the principal base for Portuguese maritime expeditions along the West African coast during the 15th century.
Weather through the year
When to visit Lagos
Rain and outdoor plans
November averages about 101 mm of rain, compared with 1 mm in July. For an outdoor-focused trip, compare the drier months before choosing dates.
Planning time outdoors
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average °C | 13.8 | 13.6 | 14.5 | 15.8 | 17.7 | 19.9 | 21.1 | 21.7 | 21.1 | 19.6 | 16.6 | 14.8 |
| Rain, mm | 55 | 54 | 72 | 71 | 38 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 78 | 101 | 78 |
Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001–2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.
What is available for Lagos
A sourced introduction is available. The guide shows dated values for 3 distinct local indicators below, with source and confidence notes. Monthly temperature and rainfall averages are also available; they describe the reference period, not a forecast.
Comparable local figures are missing here for: Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Annual sunshine hours; Air quality — annual mean PM2.5; Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Average one-bedroom rent — wider rental area; City population; Mean wind speed at 10 metres; Mean daily solar radiation; Seasonal temperature range. Missing values are not treated as zero and do not establish an advantage.
Available does not mean current or complete: older figures, estimates and limited confidence remain labelled beside each observation. National context below is not a local measurement. Check the dates and the sources for the decisions that matter to you.
Places around Lagos
Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.
Beach
Batata beach
Less than 1 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityLake
Ria de Alvor
5.6 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityMuseum
Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos
Less than 1 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityPark
Zoo Lagos
9.5 km from the city centre
Compare with another cityAverage rent in Lagos
What is the average rent in Lagos?
A verified average rent for Lagos is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.
Average salary in Lagos
What is the average salary in Lagos?
1,426.2 USD/month is the gross employee-pay reference dated 2025. It describes Portugal, not average salary in Lagos. Gross pay is before deductions; household earnings depend on the household model. Use a current offer and your own tax circumstances for take-home budgeting.
Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · Reference date: 2025 · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)
How should I compare Lagos with another city?
Compare the same dated measures for both cities, keeping local observations separate from national context. Start with rent, your expected income and the journeys you will make regularly. Then adjust the comparison weights to your priorities. Missing measurements do not prove an advantage; verify decisive costs and services with current local sources.
- Choose a comparison below and read its sources and dates.
- Set priorities for housing, work, transport and climate.
- Check current listings and your own income before making a decision.
Data sources, licences & reuse terms
Plan your stay
Budget and everyday decisions
A holiday budget
Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Lagos, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.
Compare holiday preferences →A relocation budget
Use the planner below to compare housing, daily spending and the cost of your move.
Include the deposit, utilities, internet and commuting. Compare those costs with your own expected take-home income.
Compare with another city →Average gross monthly earnings — country reference
1,426.2 USD/month
Average employee pay before tax and deductions, in US dollars. This country reference is not a city-specific salary or personal take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)Compare with another city →Your relocation planning budget
Build a monthly budget for Lagos in euros. Totals are calculated from the amounts below, not live quotes. Enter a housing amount for your chosen home.
Monthly total:
First month including move:
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Lagos at a glance
Annual precipitation
583 mm/year
Annual precipitation gives a broad climate comparison. Its distribution through the year matters more for a short visit.
Source: NASA POWER — climatology (T2M temperature; PRECTOTCORR precipitation) · NASA scientific-data policy; source-specific notices applyCompare with another city →Average annual temperature
17.6 C
Long-term average including days and nights. Use the monthly breakdown to choose dates; this is not a weather forecast.
Source: NASA POWER — climatology (T2M temperature; PRECTOTCORR precipitation) · NASA scientific-data policy; source-specific notices applyCompare with another city →Nearest listed airport (straight-line distance)
9.6 km
Straight-line distance to a listed airport, not transfer time or confirmation of scheduled flights. Check the airport serving your actual route before booking.
Data period: 2026-08-30. Source: OurAirports — airport locations · Public domainCompare with another city →Portugal: the wider context
These are country-level figures, not measurements of Lagos. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.
See 11 national indicators
Income level — GNI per capita, PPP (gross)
52,240 international dollars (PPP)
Purchasing-power-adjusted national income per person is not a salary or take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: World Bank — GNI per capita, PPP (NY.GNP.PCAP.PP.CD) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Fixed broadband / internet quality
94.6 pct_hh_vhcn
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Broadband internet coverage by technology (isoc_cbt) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →English / language accessibility
69.9 index
Data period: 2022. Source: Eurostat — Number of foreign languages known, self-reported (edat_aes_l21) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Healthcare / health outcome (life expectancy at birth)
82.3 years
Life expectancy describes population health outcomes; it does not measure the quality or availability of a particular hospital.
Data period: 2023. Source: Eurostat — Life expectancy at birth (tps00205 / demo_mlexpec) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Overall tax burden (taxes + social contributions, % of GDP)
36.9 % of GDP
Taxes and social contributions as a share of the economy, not your personal income-tax rate.
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Main national accounts tax aggregates (gov_10a_taxag) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Average gross monthly earnings — country reference
1,426.2 USD/month
Average employee pay before tax and deductions, in US dollars. This country reference is not a city-specific salary or personal take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)Compare with another city →Intentional homicide rate
0.7 per 100,000 people
Homicide rates are a narrow safety indicator. They do not describe petty crime or the safety of an individual neighbourhood.
Data period: 2022. Source: Eurostat — Police-recorded offences by category (crim_off_cat) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Comparative price level (household consumption)
86.7 (EU average = 100)
Data period: 2024. Source: Eurostat — Price level indices, household final consumption (tec00120 / prc_ppp_ind_1) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Net annual earnings (single, no children)
19,708.6 €/year
An annual earnings reference for the stated household model, not a promised salary or a measure of your personal take-home pay.
Data period: 2025. Source: Eurostat — Annual net earnings (earn_nt_net) · Eurostat attribution reuse termsCompare with another city →Air quality — annual mean PM2.5
9.8 µg/m³
Data period: 2017. Limited confidence. Source: World Bank — PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Education system (national)
149.8 points (0–188)
Data period: 2025. Estimate. Source: World Bank HCI+ education pillar (2025) · CC BY 4.0 with World Bank additional termsCompare with another city →Other places to compare in Portugal
What to check before deciding
Comparable figures are not available here for: Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Annual sunshine hours; Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre. Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.
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