May could be a good time to visit Lagos, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +30°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in May. However, expect about 22 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 196 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
196 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lagos has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Lagos in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lagos for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +30°C with a maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +29°C.
Is Lagos warm or cold in May?
Lagos is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +26°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Lagos:
Climate in Lagos in May
Lagos weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+30°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+21°C
+22°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+32°C
Rainfall
118 mm
196 mm
265 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
82%
84%
86%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
0
Cloudy days
14
9
6
Rainy days
15
22
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 118 mm to 196 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 84%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in April to 0 in May.
Wind speed in Lagos in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lagos is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Lagos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 159 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Lagos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lagos wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 265 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Lagos?
This is the weather in Lagos in May 2023:
1 May
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+31°C
2 May
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+31°C
3 May
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+32°C
4 May
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+31°C
5 May
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+31°C
6 May
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+27°C
7 May
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+31°C
8 May
☀️
+31°C
9 May
🌧️
+30°C
10 May
🌧️
+30°C
11 May
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+32°C
12 May
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+31°C
13 May
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+31°C
14 May
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+31°C
15 May
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+31°C
16 May
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+32°C
17 May
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+29°C
18 May
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+31°C
19 May
🌧️
+29°C
20 May
⛈️
+31°C
21 May
⛈️
+30°C
22 May
🌧️
+28°C
23 May
🌧️
+30°C
24 May
☀️
+30°C
25 May
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+30°C
26 May
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+30°C
27 May
🌧️
+30°C
28 May
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+31°C
29 May
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+31°C
30 May
🌧️
+30°C
31 May
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+29°C
In May 2023 Lagos had 19 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lagos climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lagos in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+30°C) and the highest in 2020 (+33°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 97 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 401 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lagos in May:
Is May a good time to visit Lagos?
It’s always a good time to visit Lagos, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lagos in May?
May is warm in Lagos. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Lagos rainy in May?
Lagos is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lagos in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lagos in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lagos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.