Abuja weather in January (Nigeria)

What kind of weather does January bring to Abuja? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Abuja typically experiences very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 35°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 21°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Abuja in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.1 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 0 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November typically offers the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Abuja climate page with graphs.

 

Abuja, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 2.1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Where to go in Nigeria in January

Find out more about the weather in Nigeria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Abuja.

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