Onitsha Weather in January

What's the weather like in Onitsha (Anambra State) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Onitsha and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Onitsha weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33.1°C 91.5°F
Nightly temperature 21°C 69.7°F
Average temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.9°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Onitsha with around 13mm 0.5 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 Onitsha

Onitsha average temperature in January

January rainfall

Onitsha average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Onitsha 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 Onitsha in January 2024.

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Onitsha weather stats

Onitsha weather statistics
Hottest month: March 33.7°C 92.7°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: December 6.6hrs
Coldest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Wettest month: September 334mm 13.1ins
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