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Benin City weather in May (Nigeria)

How does the May weather in Benin City compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Benin City includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 32°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 24°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Benin City in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 277 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Benin City. December generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Benin City, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 277 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Nigeria in May

Find out more about the weather in Nigeria and which places have the best travel 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 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.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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