Abeokuta weather in May (Nigeria)

Interested in knowing the climate of Abeokuta in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Abeokuta typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 32°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 24°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Abeokuta in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 192 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Abeokuta.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, August, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Abeokuta, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 185 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Ibadan, Nigeria (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Nigeria in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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