Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Nigeria with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nigeria in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Nigeria with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 25°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Nigeria will be around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 127 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 57% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Nigeria. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nigeria in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
127 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Nigeria?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Nigeria. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Nigeria in May
With 38°C, Nigeria hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Nigeria
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Nigeria, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in Nigeria
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Daily Precipitation in May in Nigeria
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Nigeria, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Nigeria.
Daily UV Index in May in Nigeria
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Nigeria, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Nigeria Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Nigeria, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Nigeria Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Nigeria, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Nigeria
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nigeria. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Nigeria
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Average Weather in Nigeria by Month
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