Nigeria in May
May is Nigeria's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 2 destinations average 65/100, led by Abuja at 68 — 37°C and 15 rainy days — while Lagos trails at 61 with 153 mm of rain.
#7 of 12 months for Nigeria · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Nigeria in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abuja | City | 37°C | 93 mm · 15 days | 68 tier C | — |
| 2 | Lagos | City | 36°C | 153 mm · 24 days | 61 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.