Edo State weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Edo State: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (74°F) and cloud cover 78% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Benin City, the largest city in Edo State. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Edo State?
fair month Weather score 56/100.
May is a fair month in Edo State. The weather is usually best in Nov–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Edo State in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 168 mm (6.6 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Edo State in May?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 23°C (74°F).
Edo State weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (85°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 14 mm | 43% | best |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 35 mm | 61% | best |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 72 mm | 76% | best |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 139 mm | 80% | fair |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 168 mm | 78% | fair |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 236 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 238 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 225 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 301 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 208 mm | 77% | fair |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 73 mm | 57% | best |
| December | 30°C (85°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 19 mm | 41% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Edo State in May
Weather can differ a lot within Edo State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benin City | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 168 mm | fair |
| Uromi | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 150 mm | fair |
| Auchi | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 131 mm | fair |
| Ekpoma | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 150 mm | fair |
| Ubiaja | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 150 mm | fair |