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Nigeria temperatures in May

In Nigeria in May the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 30°C in Moba to 40°C in Maiduguri. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Maiduguri and 26°C in Moba.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Nigeria in May?

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in Nigeria?
  • Based on our systematic data collection, Maiduguri has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 40°C, while at night is goes down to an approximate temperature of 27°C."

  • What is the coldest city in May in Nigeria?
  • The coldest city in May in Nigeria is Moba when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 30°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 26°C.

  • How much sun does Nigeria get in May?
  • The city Lagos usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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