Lagos weather in January
January in Lagos: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Lagos · #458 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Lagos climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 17 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lagos in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lagos?
- January in Lagos: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Lagos on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Lagos in January?
- In January, Lagos averages a daily high of 15.9°C and a low of 9°C, with about 17.3 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lagos in January?
- Lagos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.