Oyo State weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Oyo State: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 179 mm (7.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 80% (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 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Ibadan, the largest city in Oyo State. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Oyo State?
fair month Weather score 54/100.
May is a fair month in Oyo State. The weather is usually best in Nov–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Oyo State in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 179 mm (7.0 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Oyo State in May?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Oyo State weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 23 mm | 32% | best |
| February | 31°C (87°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 26 mm | 49% | best |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm | 76% | best |
| April | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 126 mm | 81% | fair |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 179 mm | 80% | fair |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 242 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 230 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 189 mm | 82% | fair |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 310 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 210 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 54 mm | 50% | best |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 19 mm | 32% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Oyo State in May
Weather can differ a lot within Oyo State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibadan | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 179 mm | fair |
| Oyo | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 163 mm | fair |
| Ogbomoso | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 161 mm | fair |
| Iseyin | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 163 mm | fair |
| Saki | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 139 mm | fair |
| Kisi | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 111 mm | fair |
| Igboho | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 111 mm | fair |
| Igbo-Ora | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 169 mm | fair |
| Lalupon | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 180 mm | fair |
| Fiditi | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 179 mm | fair |
| Orita-Eruwa | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 179 mm | fair |
| Igangan | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 169 mm | fair |