Maiduguri weather in January (Nigeria)

Curious about the January weather in Maiduguri? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Maiduguri, January is characterized by very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 32°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Maiduguri in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 0 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 267 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Maiduguri. January and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Maiduguri climate page with graphs.

 

Maiduguri, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 0 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 15%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 267 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 83%  

Where to go in Nigeria in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Maiduguri in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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