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When to go · Akute

Akute in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec (carnival and boxing)). Across Nigeria: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Nigeria overall
Prices
High
Nigeria overall

Verdict

GoodNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Dec (carnival and boxing)). Across Nigeria: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • AkuteHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nigeria overall
Medium
Prices · Nigeria overall
High

Nigeria overall: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Akute, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    Dec: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5

    Dec: 5

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    Dec: High

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Dec: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Dec: 2

January: Outside the best window (Dec (carnival and boxing)). Across Nigeria: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.

December: Inside Akute's best window: Dec (carnival and boxing).

Akute: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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