January weather forecastMaitama, Nigeria

January

Weather in January

January marks the start of the year with slightly dry weather in Maitama, Nigeria. Clear blue skies ensure abundant sunshine with noticeably lesser humid conditions as compared to the later months. Breezy, gusty conditions also unfurl during this month, which makes it quite refreshing. Bright daylight is available for approximately 11.7 hours on average. The mercury oscillates from the month's coldest 19.8°C (67.6°F) to the peak at 36.9°C (98.4°F) providing pleasant climates throughout.

Temperature

Maitama observes an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36.9°C (98.4°F) in January, barely different from 35.6°C (96.1°F) in December. Maitama demonstrates a significant disparity from daytime highs throughout the month of January, with an average nighttime temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 24%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through November. January is the first month it rains. Throughout January, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 874mm (34.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In Maitama, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

In Maitama, 36.9°C (98.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 19.8°C (67.6°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

With an average relative humidity of 24%, January is the least humid month.

The average relative humidity in January is 24%.

January is the first month it rains. Throughout January, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

The average day length in January is 11h and 40min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

January, November and December, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 10h.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in January: 1010.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in January: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in January: 24%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (24%).

Average rainfall in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in January: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (228mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in January: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February and March (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in January: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January
Maitama, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (7km).