Lagos in May

8.0out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 19°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

19°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
4Rainy days (22 mm)
13:59 hDaylight
06:31Sunrise · 20:31 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 19°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

15° 12° J 15° 12° F 16° 13° M 17° 14° A 19° 16° M 21° 17° J 22° 19° J 23° 19° A 22° 19° S 20° 17° O 18° 15° N 16° 13° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 15°C12°C54 mm 8– – 6.9
February 15°C12°C48 mm 6– – 7.1
March 16°C13°C48 mm 7– – 7.2
April 17°C14°C37 mm 6– – 7.4
May 19°C16°C22 mm 4– – 8.0
June 21°C17°C4 mm 1– – 8.8
July 22°C19°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
August 23°C19°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
September 22°C19°C17 mm 3– – 8.7
October 20°C17°C60 mm 7– – 7.9
November 18°C15°C65 mm 8– – 7.3
December 16°C13°C82 mm 8– – 7.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Lagos in May?

Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Lagos?

The best months are July, August, June, September.