Nigeria weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Nigeria in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Nigeria in May?
Nigeria offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter very warm temperatures, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Moba to 40°C in Maiduguri. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Maiduguri and 26°C in Moba. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Maiduguri with an average of 21 mm to heavy rainfall in Port Harcourt with 296 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected in Lagos. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nigeria in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nigeria climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Nigeria?
Lagos
In May Lagos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ikeja
In May Ikeja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Abuja
In May Abuja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Jabi
In May Jabi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Moba
In May Moba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nigeria.
Is May the best time to visit Nigeria?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lagos, May may not be the ideal time to visit Nigeria.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, August, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Lagos. On the other hand, the weather in May and June tend to be poor.
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