Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Lagos with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lagos in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Lagos with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 17°C, with nights close to 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lagos will be around 17°C, with nights close to 11°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Lagos is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Lagos. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lagos in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
27 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Lagos?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Lagos. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Lagos in January
With 21°C, Lagos hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Lagos
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Lagos, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Lagos
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Lagos, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Lagos.
Daily UV Index in January in Lagos
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Lagos, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Lagos Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Lagos, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Lagos Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Lagos, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Lagos
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Lagos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Lagos by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lagos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
