Lagos weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Lagos: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (78°F) and cloud cover 76% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and wetter; June brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Lagos?
least pleasant month Weather score 53/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Lagos. For better conditions, consider Nov–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Lagos in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 189 mm (7.4 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Lagos in May?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 26°C (78°F).
Lagos weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 25 mm | 39% | best |
| February | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 32 mm | 56% | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 71 mm | 72% | fair |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 125 mm | 73% | fair |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 189 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 243 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 205 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 114 mm | 78% | fair |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 245 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 202 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm | 53% | best |
| December | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 24 mm | 38% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months