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Nigeria
Nigeria in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Nigeria in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Nigeria in May?
- Maiduguri is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 40°C (103°F) in May; Jos is the coolest at 30°C (85°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Nigeria in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Lagos (29°C (84°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
40°
Maiduguri
Coolest
30°
Jos
Driest
37 mm
Maiduguri
Warmest sea
29°
Lagos
May in Nigeria ranges from 30°C (85°F) in Jos to 40°C (103°F) in Maiduguri — a spread of 10 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Lagos, Badagry, and Epe.
Best places in Nigeria in May
75 
Lagos
Lagos · Nigeria
31° / 24° 217 mm May
72
Badagry
Lagos · Nigeria
31° / 24° 231 mm May
75
Epe
Lagos · Nigeria
31° / 24° 212 mm May
73
Ebute Ikorodu
Lagos · Nigeria
31° / 24° 204 mm May
68
Alimosho
Lagos · Nigeria
32° / 24° 204 mm May
68
Ikeja
Lagos · Nigeria
32° / 24° 204 mm May
63
Jos
Plateau State · Nigeria
30° / 19° 146 mm May
51
Abuja
FCT · Nigeria
32° / 23° 155 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 31° | 24° | 217 mm | 29° | 75 |
| Jos | 30° | 19° | 146 mm | — | 63 |
| Abuja | 32° | 23° | 155 mm | — | 51 |
| Osogbo | 31° | 22° | 164 mm | — | 51 |
| Ogbomoso | 32° | 22° | 157 mm | — | 50 |
| Ilorin | 32° | 22° | 155 mm | — | 49 |
| Minna | 33° | 23° | 142 mm | — | 48 |
| Makurdi | 33° | 24° | 173 mm | — | 47 |
| Ibadan | 32° | 23° | 171 mm | — | 45 |
| Abeokuta | 32° | 23° | 167 mm | — | 45 |
| Benin City | 32° | 22° | 216 mm | — | 45 |
| Owerri | 32° | 23° | 254 mm | — | 43 |
| Port Harcourt | 31° | 23° | 294 mm | — | 42 |
| Aba | 32° | 23° | 255 mm | — | 40 |
| Maiduguri | 40° | 26° | 37 mm | — | 37 |
| Kano | 37° | 25° | 53 mm | — | 36 |
Festivals in Nigeria in May
- Nigeria International Book Fair Annual literary event held in Nigeria since 2001
- Imo Awka festival Ancient cultural event in Awka, Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Nigeria in May?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in Jos to 40° in Maiduguri.
Can you swim in Nigeria in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Lagos at about 29°.