Abuja weather in May

May in Abuja: sweltering, rainy — a good time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Abuja · #502 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Abuja climate normals — May

Daytime high32°C / 90°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Feels like (high)37°C / 99°F
Rainfall93 mm / 3.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity70%💧 humid
Dew point22°C / 71°F
Sunshine9.8 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)70🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Abuja in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Abuja?
May in Abuja: sweltering, rainy — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Abuja on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Abuja in May?
In May, Abuja averages a daily high of 32.3°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 93.2 mm of rain over roughly 14.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Abuja in May?
Abuja has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in May.

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