Lagos Weather in January
What's the weather like in Lagos (Faro) in January 2026?
The climate in Lagos during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Lagos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9.2°C 48.5°F |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C 54°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 100 mm 3.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lagos with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 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
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 2025.
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Lagos weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 102mm 4ins |
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