Akure in May

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 30°C. Very wet: about 26 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
26Rainy days (188 mm)
12:20 hDaylight
06:26Sunrise · 18:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 30°C
  • Very wet: about 26 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

33° 21° J 34° 23° F 33° 24° M 31° 23° A 30° 23° M 29° 22° J 28° 22° J 27° 22° A 28° 22° S 29° 22° O 31° 22° N 32° 21° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 33°C21°C14 mm 4– – 7.5
February 34°C23°C35 mm 8– – 6.7
March 33°C24°C87 mm 19– – 5.5
April 31°C23°C132 mm 22– – 5.5
May 30°C23°C188 mm 26– – 5.8
June 29°C22°C226 mm 28– – 6.1
July 28°C22°C224 mm 29– – 6.1
August 27°C22°C217 mm 27– – 6.1
September 28°C22°C237 mm 28– – 6.1
October 29°C22°C186 mm 26– – 6.0
November 31°C22°C50 mm 11– – 7.1
December 32°C21°C10 mm 3– – 7.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Akure in May?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 23°C.

When is the best time to visit Akure?

The best months are December, January.