Lagos weather in May
May in Lagos: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Lagos · #530 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lagos climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 153 mm / 6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
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: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Lagos on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Lagos in May?
- In May, Lagos averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 26°C, with about 153.3 mm of rain over roughly 23.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lagos in May?
- Lagos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in May.