Lagos in January
Find out everything about the water temperature in Lagos in January. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in January for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in January
Minimum:
78.0 °F
Average:
82.2 °F
Maximum:
85.6 °F
Sea water temperature in Lagos in January
In the city of Lagos, the month of January is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 78.0°F on January 15, 2015, with an average temperature being 82.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 85.6°F on January 12, 2024.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 82.5°F | 85.4°F | 81.3°F |
| Jan 2 | 82.5°F | 84.7°F | 81.1°F |
| Jan 3 | 82.5°F | 84.6°F | 80.6°F |
| Jan 4 | 82.3°F | 84.2°F | 81.3°F |
| Jan 5 | 82.2°F | 84.0°F | 80.5°F |
| Jan 6 | 81.9°F | 83.9°F | 80.3°F |
| Jan 7 | 81.7°F | 84.2°F | 79.9°F |
| Jan 8 | 81.5°F | 84.3°F | 80.0°F |
| Jan 9 | 81.7°F | 84.4°F | 80.7°F |
| Jan 10 | 81.7°F | 84.8°F | 81.4°F |
| Jan 11 | 81.8°F | 84.7°F | 81.7°F |
| Jan 12 | 81.9°F | 85.6°F | 82.1°F |
| Jan 13 | 82.0°F | 85.2°F | 81.2°F |
| Jan 14 | 82.0°F | 85.1°F | 81.3°F |
| Jan 15 | 82.2°F | 84.8°F | 82.3°F |
| Jan 16 | 82.4°F | 84.9°F | 82.9°F |
| Jan 17 | 82.3°F | 84.8°F | 81.9°F |
| Jan 18 | 82.3°F | 85.2°F | 82.6°F |
| Jan 19 | 82.5°F | 84.8°F | 82.6°F |
| Jan 20 | 82.5°F | 84.8°F | 81.9°F |
| Jan 21 | 82.7°F | 84.9°F | 82.7°F |
| Jan 22 | 82.5°F | 84.5°F | 82.6°F |
| Jan 23 | 82.6°F | 85.0°F | 82.7°F |
| Jan 24 | 82.7°F | 85.0°F | 83.1°F |
| Jan 25 | 82.5°F | 84.8°F | 83.0°F |
| Jan 26 | 82.3°F | 84.4°F | 83.1°F |
| Jan 27 | 82.1°F | 84.2°F | 82.9°F |
| Jan 28 | 82.1°F | 84.2°F | 82.8°F |
| Jan 29 | 82.3°F | 83.9°F | 83.2°F |
| Jan 30 | 82.2°F | 83.3°F | 83.2°F |
| Jan 31 | 82.1°F | 82.6°F | 83.1°F |
In Lagos, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Lagos was recorded on May 5, 2024, reaching a 87.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 17, 2015, dipping to 76.6°F. The average readings by season are 82.8°F in Winter, 84.5°F in Spring, 80.4°F in Summer, and 81.9°F in Autumn.
January's temperature is a dip compared to warmer December at 83.5°F and February at 82.8°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Ebute Ikorodu |
82.2°F
|
12mi |
| Lekki |
84.0°F
|
48mi |
| Cotonou |
81.3°F
|
67mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Lagos