Accra vs Lagos

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Accra edges ahead as the better destination in January. Accra offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Lagos sees 11 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Accra can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Lagos runs hot at 31°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Accra is the stronger choice in January.

Accra reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Lagos averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Accra receives approximately 26 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Lagos sees 30 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Accra the drier option by 2 rain days and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.