Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria in January
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
25mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January32°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January25mm average rain
January is one of Lagos' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, August, and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.4 hours average sun
January is brighter than Lagos' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January75 weather score
January scores above Lagos' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
