Lagos weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Lagos: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (74°F) and cloud cover 39% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and about as wet; February brings highs of 30°C (85°F) and 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Lagos?
best month Weather score 88/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Lagos.
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Does it rain a lot in Lagos in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 25 mm (1.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Lagos in January?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 23°C (74°F).
Lagos weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | 39% | best |
| February | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 32 mm | 56% | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 71 mm | 72% | fair |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 125 mm | 73% | fair |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 189 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 243 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 205 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 114 mm | 78% | fair |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 245 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 202 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm | 53% | best |
| December | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 24 mm | 38% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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