Lagos Weather in January

What's the weather like in Lagos (Lagos) in January 2024?

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.

Lagos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32°C 89.5°F
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.

January temperatures in Lagos

Lagos average temperature in January

January rainfall

Lagos average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Lagos average rain in January

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.

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Lagos weather stats

Lagos weather statistics
Hottest month: February 32.8°C 91°F
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
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