Abuja Weather in May

What's the weather like in Abuja (Abuja Federal Capital Territory) in May 2024?

The climate in Abuja during May can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

May is in the spring in Abuja and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Abuja weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.3°C 88.3°F
Nightly temperature 22°C 71.5°F
Average temperature 26.6°C 79.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 148 mm 5.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 27.3°C 81.1°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Abuja with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Abuja

Abuja average temperature in May

May rainfall

Abuja average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Abuja average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Abuja in May 2024.

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Abuja weather stats

Abuja weather statistics
Hottest month: March 34.9°C 94.8°F
Driest month: December 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9.3hrs
Coldest month: August 27.5°C 81.5°F
Wettest month: August 238mm 9.4ins
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