Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Nigeria this January.
Nigeria, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 30°C (86°F) in Kano to 36°C (97°F) in Ibi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Ibi and 13°C (55°F) in Kano.
Curious about the January temperatures in the prime spots of Nigeria? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) in Lagos. That makes January a very high month for Nigeria.
After dark, Lagos cools to about 25°C (77°F) on an average January night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Ibi clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 36°C (97°F), and evenings that remain near 22°C (72°F).
In our database, Kano is the chilliest city in January in Nigeria. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 30°C (86°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 13°C (55°F).
Across Nigeria, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Port Harcourt (143 hours) to sunny in Garoua (275 hours).
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