Nigeria in January
January is one of Nigeria's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 2 destinations average 74/100, led by Abuja at 77 — 35°C and 0 rainy days — while Lagos trails at 71 with 25 mm of rain.
#2 of 12 months for Nigeria · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Nigeria in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abuja | City | 35°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 77 tier B | Yes |
| 2 | Lagos | City | 36°C | 25 mm · 8 days | 71 tier B | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Nigeria in January
- Detty December · Lagos · 10 Dec – 5 Jan