Weather in January in Nigeria
Planning a journey to Nigeria this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Nigeria in January?
January in Nigeria generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Kano at 30°C to very hot in Ibi at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Ibi and 13°C in Kano. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kano with an average of 0 mm to moderate rainfall in Port Harcourt with 54 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Lagos usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 163 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lagos. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at January's conditions in Nigeria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nigeria's yearly weather, check out our Nigeria climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Nigeria?
Lagos
In January Lagos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ikeja
In January Ikeja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Abuja
In January Abuja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Jabi
In January Jabi generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Moba
In January Moba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Nigeria?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Nigeria with overall pleasant weather in Lagos.
On average, the best time to visit Nigeria is in January, February, March, August, November and December with generally pleasant weather in Lagos. The weather in May and June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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