The weather in January in Lagos

It's cool to moderate in January in Lagos with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Lagos. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Lagos, Portugal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 21°C in 2018, Lagos reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Lagos is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Lagos

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lagos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Lagos New York
Average temperature 17°C 5°C
Max. temperature 17°C 11°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 27 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 6 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Lagos with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lagos is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Lagos, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Lagos

Temperature in January in Lagos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Lagos, Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Lagos

Total precipitation in January in Lagos over the years

Daily UV index in January in Lagos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Lagos, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Lagos

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The sky is often clear and the sun shines, but there are also clouds and rain. The days can be cold, but the climate is still pleasant. Don't forget to bring your coat!— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Lagos by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lagos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.