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 high | 32°C / 90°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 93 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 10 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.