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). The sea averages 30°C (85°F). 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.
Figures are long-term averages for Lagos, the largest city in Lagos. See below for other places.
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.
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 | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | 39% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| February | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 32 mm | 56% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 71 mm | 72% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 125 mm | 73% | 31°C (87°F) | fair |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 189 mm | 76% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 243 mm | 80% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 205 mm | 82% | 28°C (82°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 114 mm | 78% | 27°C (80°F) | fair |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 245 mm | 81% | 27°C (81°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 202 mm | 73% | 28°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm | 53% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| December | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 24 mm | 38% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Lagos in January
Weather can differ a lot within Lagos: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Agege | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Ajegunle | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Ebute Ikorodu | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Lekki | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Obalende | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Ikeja | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Akowonjo | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Alimosho | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Aliayabiagba | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Mushin | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |
| Surulere | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | best |