Makurdi Weather in January

What's the weather like in Makurdi (Benue State) in January 2024?

The climate in Makurdi during January can be summarized as hot and very dry.

January is in the winter in Makurdi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

Makurdi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 34.6°C 94.2°F
Nightly temperature 18.5°C 65.2°F
Average temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 4 mm 0.1 ins
Rainy days 0 days
Sea temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Humidity 47%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Makurdi with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Makurdi

Makurdi average temperature in January

January rainfall

Makurdi average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Makurdi 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 Makurdi in January 2024.

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Makurdi weather stats

Makurdi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 36.6°C 97.9°F
Driest month: December 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 8.5hrs
Coldest month: December 33.7°C 92.7°F
Wettest month: September 224mm 8.8ins
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