Lagos weather in May
May in Lagos: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Lagos · #269 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Lagos climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Rainfall | 16 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lagos in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Lagos?
- May in Lagos: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Lagos on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Lagos in May?
- In May, Lagos averages a daily high of 24.3°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 16.3 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lagos in May?
- Lagos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.