Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
84°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Kano
Nigeria · Africa
Warm days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 55°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Very little rain. About 0 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 77° and nights feel near 51°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
74%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 74°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain0%
Cloud26%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday81°F
Rain0%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Rain0%
Cloud34%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening74°F
Rain0%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 55 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 28 |
| Feb | 90 | 60 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 23 |
| Mar | 97 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 21 |
| Apr | 101 | 74 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.4 | 31 |
| May | 99 | 77 | 1.3 | 6 | 11.7 | 50 |
| Jun | 93 | 75 | 2.8 | 13 | 11.6 | 66 |
| Jul | 87 | 73 | 6.5 | 22 | 10.6 | 77 |
| Aug | 85 | 71 | 9.5 | 24 | 9.5 | 81 |
| Sep | 88 | 72 | 4.7 | 16 | 10.6 | 79 |
| Oct | 93 | 69 | 0.9 | 4 | 11.3 | 59 |
| Nov | 91 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.1 | 35 |
| Dec | 85 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 31 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology