Maiduguri weather in May (Nigeria)

Planning a trip to Maiduguri in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Maiduguri typically experiences very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 40°C, while nights can cool down to about 27°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Maiduguri in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 4 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 264 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Maiduguri climate page with graphs.

 

Maiduguri, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 40°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 14%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 28%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 70%  

Where to go in Nigeria in May

Find out more about the weather in Nigeria in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Maiduguri in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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