Lagos weather in January
January in Lagos: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Lagos · #329 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lagos climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 25 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 132 | 😷 poor |
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: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Lagos on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Lagos in January?
- In January, Lagos averages a daily high of 31.7°C and a low of 25°C, with about 24.5 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lagos in January?
- Lagos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 132 in January.