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Yelwa in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, higher heat and sandstorms).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
43°C (109°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Nigeria overall
Prices
Low
Nigeria overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Yelwa

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, higher heat and sandstorms).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • YelwaHighs around 43 °C (109 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nigeria overall
Low
Prices · Nigeria overall
Low

Nigeria overall: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 43 °C (109 °F)

    Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 7

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, higher heat and sandstorms).

January: Inside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).

Yelwa: 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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