Potiskum in May

6.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Very hot: daytime highs around 38°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.

38°CAvg high
26°CAvg low
5Rainy days (23 mm)
12:32 hDaylight
05:56Sunrise · 18:28 Sunset

Why this score

  • Very hot: daytime highs around 38°C
  • Some rain: about 5 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 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

29° 14° J 33° 17° F 37° 21° M 39° 24° A 38° 26° M 35° 25° J 32° 23° J 30° 22° A 32° 23° S 34° 22° O 33° 18° N 30° 15° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C14°C0 mm 0– – 9.0
February 33°C17°C0 mm 0– – 8.1
March 37°C21°C0 mm 0– – 6.9
April 39°C24°C4 mm 1– – 6.2
May 38°C26°C23 mm 5– – 6.0
June 35°C25°C43 mm 10– – 6.1
July 32°C23°C132 mm 19– – 5.6
August 30°C22°C201 mm 23– – 5.8
September 32°C23°C97 mm 14– – 6.4
October 34°C22°C23 mm 4– – 7.1
November 33°C18°C0 mm 0– – 7.9
December 30°C15°C0 mm 0– – 8.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Potiskum in May?

Daytime highs average 38°C and nights about 26°C.

When is the best time to visit Potiskum?

The best months are January, December.