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)90°F (32°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- High
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
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
- NsukkaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), 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)90 °F (32 °C)
Mar: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
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