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When to go · Nsukka

Nsukka in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Nigeria: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Medium
Nigeria overall
Prices
High
Nigeria overall

Verdict

GoodNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). 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
  • NsukkaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 2 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 Nsukka, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Mar: 34 °C (93 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2 (better)

    Mar: 5

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    Mar: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 0

January: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Nigeria: Dry; Harmattan haze in Abuja and the north. Lagos winds down from December.

March: Inside Nsukka's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Nsukka: 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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