The climate in Lagos during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.
January is in the winter in Lagos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 32°C 89.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.7°C 72.8°F |
Average temperature | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 21 mm 0.8 ins |
Rainy days | 2 days |
Sea temperature | 27.8°C 82°F |
Humidity | 76% |
Windspeed | 7.9kph 5 mph |
On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lagos with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lagos in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | February | 32.8°C 91°F |
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Driest month: | December | 19mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | November | 6.8hrs |
Coldest month: | August | 28°C 82.4°F |
Wettest month: | June | 360mm 14.2ins |