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Nigeria in May

Mixed month. Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

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Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Nigeria

Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

  • Lagos and the south-west coast · Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadanrainy

    Two rainy peaks (June, then September–October) with a short dry break in August; floods in Lagos after heavy storms.

  • South-east and Cross River · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtrainy

    One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.

  • Middle Belt · Abuja, Josrainy

    Rains May–October; Harmattan dust Dec–Feb; Jos is cooler at 1,200 m.

  • Sahel north · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurihot

    Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C (104 °F)+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.

  • North Central Nigeria: Abuja and the Middle Belt · FCT, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benuerainy

    November to February is dry and dusty (harmattan haze); March–April is the hottest stretch, 35 °C (95 °F)+; rain peaks June–September.

  • North Central Nigeria: Jos Plateau · Plateau State, about 1,200 mrainy

    Noticeably cooler than Abuja year-round; nights can drop below 15 °C (59 °F) in December–January.

  • Hottest March–May, 40 °C (104 °F)+ possible; rains June–September.

  • North East Nigeria: Mambilla Plateau (Taraba) · 1,600 m average elevationrainy

    Cool year-round, wet June–September; bring a jacket even in the dry season.

  • Rainy season roughly May to September; the Harmattan brings dusty, cooler nights from December to February. March to May is the hottest stretch, often above 38 °C (100 °F).

  • South East Nigeria: Enugu and the northern hills · Enugu, Nsukka, Uzo-Uwanirainy

    Hot and warm seasons; the wet season runs roughly April–October, heaviest June–September. Hill towns are cooler than the lowlands.

  • South East Nigeria: Anambra, Abia and Imo lowlands · Awka, Onitsha, Aba, Owerrirainy

    Humid year-round; the dry months (November–March) also bring harmattan dust and hazier, cooler mornings.

  • South South Nigeria: Coastal Delta (Port Harcourt, Yenagoa, Calabar) · Atlantic-facing rivers, mangroves and swampsrainy

    Tropical monsoon: heavy rain most of the year, heaviest June–September; humidity stays high and roads flood in the worst weeks.

  • South South Nigeria: Inland edge (Benin City, Uyo) · Central belt toward the savannahrainy

    Drier than the coast in December–February, with more rain from April.

  • South West Nigeria: Lagos coast · Lagos and the coastal beltrainy

    Rain peaks roughly April–July; the driest, dustiest stretch is December–February.

  • South West Nigeria: Inland states · Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekitirainy

    Same two-season pattern; inland nights run cooler than the coast in December–January.

  • Lagos31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Aba32.1 °C (90 °F) / 23.5 °C (74 °F), 282 rain days
  • Abacha31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Abagana31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Abak29 °C (84 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Abakaliki35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Abatete33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Abeokuta33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Abiriba34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Aboh Mbaise31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Abor31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Abraka33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Abuja/Durumi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Abuja/Gwarinpa35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Abuja/Jabi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Abuja33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Achina33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ada town34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Adazi-Nnukwu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ado-Awaye35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ado Ekiti31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Afikpo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Afon33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Afuze31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Agbado34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Agbara32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Agbarho33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Agbor33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Agege32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Agenebode33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ago‑Iwoye33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Aguata33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Aguleri33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Agulu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Aguluzigbo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Agut Ntswuo34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ahiazu Mbaise31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ajapa31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ajasse Ipo36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ajingi39 °C (102 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Akamkpa31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Akko, Gombe36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Akpabuyo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Akungba Akoko33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Akure31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Akute33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Akwanga36 °C (97 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Aleiro39 °C (102 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Amichi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Amuwo-Odofin33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Andoni33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Anyigba33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Apapa33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Aran-Orin36 °C (97 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Arepo33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Argungu37 °C (99 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Asaba33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Askira-Uba42 °C (108 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 1 rain days
  • Atan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Auchi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Awgbu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Awka32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Azare36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Babaloma33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Badagry31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bagwai42 °C (108 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 3 rain days
  • Bajoga34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Bakassi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Balanga35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bauchi36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Benin City32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Benisheikh40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Biase31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Bichi38 °C (100 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 0 rain days
  • Bida40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 0 rain days
  • Billiri37 °C (99 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Binji40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Birnin Kebbi38 °C (100 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 8 rain days
  • Birnin Kudu40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Biu38 °C (100 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Bodinga39 °C (102 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Boki30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 20 rain days
  • Bomadi33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days
  • Bonny Island30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Brass32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 28 rain days
  • Buguma33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 18 rain days
  • Bukuru35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Burutu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Calabar30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Chibok39 °C (102 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chiranci40 °C (104 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Dadin Kowa38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Damagum39 °C (102 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Damaturu42 °C (108 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Darazo36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Daura40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 8 rain days
  • Deba Habe37 °C (99 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Dekina33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Dikwa44 °C (111 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 8 rain days
  • Dukku38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Dunukofia33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Dutse40 °C (104 °F) / 29 °C (84 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ede City35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Effurun33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Efon-Alaaye33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Egbe32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Egbeda33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ejigbo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Eket31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Ekpoma33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ekwulobia31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Eleme31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Emure Ekiti30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Enugu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Epe32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Erin-Ijesha34 °C (93 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 9 rain days
  • Eruwa32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Esa Oke33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Esiẹ35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ethiope33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Eti-Osa31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Etinan31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Ewekoro34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ewu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ezinifite32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Filiya34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Fufore35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Fugar31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Funtua40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ganjuwa36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gashua42 °C (108 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 6 rain days
  • Gboko32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Gbongan34 °C (93 °F) / 28 °C (82 °F), 22 rain days
  • Geidam40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Gembu23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 10 rain days
  • Girei0 °C (32 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gombe37 °C (99 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Gombi36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Gumel42 °C (108 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 0 rain days
  • Gusau39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gwadabawa40 °C (104 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days
  • Gwagwalada36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gwarzo37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gwoza38 °C (100 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Hadejia38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ibadan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ibafo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ibaji36 °C (97 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ibeku31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Ibeno32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ibi34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ibillo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ibokun33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Idah32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Idiroko33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ido Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ido-Osun32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Idogo39 °C (102 °F) / 28 °C (82 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ifetedo35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ifo33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ifon Osun85 °C (185 °F) / 68 °C (154 °F), 7 rain days
  • Igando33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Igangan35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Igbara-Oke34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Igbariam33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Igbesa32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Igbeti35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Igbo-ora35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Igbo-Ukwu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Igboho88 °C (190 °F) / 72 °C (162 °F), 8 rain days
  • Igueben31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ihembosi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ihiala33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ijara Isin32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ijebu East32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ijebu Igbo35 °C (95 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ijebu Ode88 °C (190 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ikare32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ikenne33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ikija32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ikire33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ikole35 °C (95 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ikom34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ikorodu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ikot Abasi33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ikot Ekpene31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days
  • Ila Orangun31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ilaje33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ilala32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ilara-Mokin34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ilara-Ogudo33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ilaro34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ilawe-Ekiti34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ile Ife31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ile Oluji31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ilesa34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Illah Bunu31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ilobu94 °C (201 °F) / 65 °C (149 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ilorin32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Imeko Afon32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Imesi-ile33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Inisa32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iperu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ipetumodu88 °C (190 °F) / 70 °C (158 °F), 0 rain days
  • Ipokia31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Irefi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Irepo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Irrua29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ise Ekiti34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Iseyin31.5 °C (89 °F) / 22.6 °C (73 °F), 157 rain days
  • Ishiagu31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Isuofia33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Itire33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Itu31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Iwo92 °C (198 °F) / 75 °C (167 °F), 12 rain days
  • Iyana-Ipaja31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Iyin Ekiti33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Jaba33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Jakusko40 °C (104 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jalingo34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jama′are36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jebba37 °C (99 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Jere38 °C (100 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Jimeta35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jos28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kabba85 °C (185 °F) / 73 °C (163 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kachia32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kaduna33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kafanchan20 °C (68 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 36 rain days
  • Kagoro33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kaiama36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kaltungo35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kankia38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kano38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Karaye40 °C (104 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 5 rain days
  • Karshi32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kashere37 °C (99 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kasuwa Magani33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Katsina-ala35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Katsina38 °C (100 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kaura Namoda38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kazaure38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Keffi33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kiru41 °C (106 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kisi town35 °C (95 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kontagora35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Koton Karfe35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kuje36 °C (97 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kumo36 °C (97 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kwoi36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lafia32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Lafiagi35 °C (95 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Lagos City31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Lokoja33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Lugbe33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Madagali37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mafa35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Magboro35 °C (95 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Magodo33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mai'Adua40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Maiduguri40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 8 rain days
  • Maiha35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Makurdi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Malumfashi39 °C (102 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mile 1233 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Minna33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Mkpat-Enin31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Monguno40 °C (104 °F) / 28 °C (82 °F), 0 rain days
  • Moro36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Mubi36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Nafada36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nangere39 °C (102 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nanka33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Nasarawa State40 °C (104 °F) / 29 °C (84 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nasarawa33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nekede33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Nguroje28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nguru40 °C (104 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nimo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ningi40 °C (104 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 0 rain days
  • Njobbore36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nnewi35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nok36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Nsit Ibom31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Nsit-Ubium31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Nsugbe31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Nsukka33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nteje36 °C (97 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Numan35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Oba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Obafemi-Owode34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Obanliku33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Obubra31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Obudu31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Ode Omu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ode Remo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Odigbo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Odogbolu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Odukpani33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Offa36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ogaminana34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ogba33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ogbomosho34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ogbunike33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ogidi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ogijo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ogoja33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ojuelegba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Okanle32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Oke Ila Orangun31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Oke Onigbin36 °C (97 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Okehi34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Okeho33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Okene30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Okigwe31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Okitipupa34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Oko33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Okobo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Okota33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Okpekpe33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Okpoko31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Okpuno32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Okrika33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Okuku33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Omu-Aran30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days
  • Omuo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Omupo36 °C (97 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ondo City31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Onitsha33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Opobo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Oraifite33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Orlu33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 18 rain days
  • Oro-ago36 °C (97 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Oroma-Etiti34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Oron31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Osogbo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ososo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Otolo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Otukpo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Otuocha30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Owerri32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Owo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Oye35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Oyigbo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Oyo34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ozoro33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 16 rain days
  • Pategi35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Port Harcourt32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Potiskum36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Rano38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Rimin Gado39 °C (102 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ringim38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sagamu32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Saki town31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Saki33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sango Ota35 °C (95 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sapele34 °C (93 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Sepeteri32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Serti32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sokoto39 °C (102 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 6 rain days
  • Somolu33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Suleja33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Surulere31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Talata Mafara40 °C (104 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tangaza40 °C (104 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Toro37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ufuma31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Uga31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ugep21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ughelli31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ukanafun30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Ukhun35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ukpor33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Uli31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Umu Nneochi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Umuahia31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Umuaka31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Umuchu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Umuleri33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ụmụnnachi33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Umunya31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Umunze31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Umuoba Anam32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Unwana31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Upenekang30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Uromi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Uselu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Uyo27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Uzo-Uwani33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Wamako40 °C (104 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Warri32.7 °C (91 °F) / 24.1 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Wase32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Wudil40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Wukari38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Yaba32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Yakurr30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days
  • Yelwa43 °C (109 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Yenagoa31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Yola35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Yorro32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Yunusari40 °C (104 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Yusufari43 °C (109 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 3 rain days
  • Zangon Kataf33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Zaria34 °C (93 °F) / 22.7 °C (73 °F), 121.9 rain days
  • Zonkwa38 °C (100 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Zungeru37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Zuru40 °C (104 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Eid al-Adha (2 days)

    Moves yearly (lunar)

    Public holiday; ram markets and travel.

  • Workers' Day

    1 May

    Public holiday.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nigeria
Low
Prices · Nigeria
Low

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    May: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 2

    Jan: 1

May: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

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

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Where to go in May

Rated best or good this month

  • Abacha

    Best months: Apr–Oct (wet season, festival period)

  • Asaba

    Best months: Jan, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec

  • Irefi

    Best months: Nov–Feb, Mar–May

  • Jalingo

    Best months: May–Sep

  • Nsukka

    Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

  • Okpekpe

    Best months: May–Oct (wet season, race period)

  • Umuaka

    Best months: May–Aug (Oghu festival), Nov–Feb (dry season)

Better another month

  • Lagos

    Heavy rain and flooded streets.