Best time to visit Nigeria in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Nigeria — the country-average travel-comfort score is 71.5/100. The best months are January, December, February.
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Weather in Nigeria in May
Typical weather across Nigeria in May: average high 32.8°C, low 24.2°C, about 80 mm of rain, and 9.3 hours of sunshine per day. Among Nigeria's cities, Kaduna has the best weather in May (score 80/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Nigeria avg | Best city (Kaduna) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 71.5 | 80 |
| High / Low | 32.8° / 24.2° | 33.2° / 23° |
| Precipitation | 80 mm | 246.3 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.3 | 10 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Nigeria. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Nigeria.
When to visit Nigeria in other months
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