Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Nigeria in January
Weather score81Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
13mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
81
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nigeria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January32°C average high
January is close to Nigeria's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January13mm average rain
January is one of Nigeria's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.5 hours average sun
January is brighter than Nigeria's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February, May, and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January8°C average sea
January is close to Nigeria's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January81 weather score
January is one of Nigeria's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
