Lagos Weather in May

What's the weather like in Lagos (Lagos) in May 2025?

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

May is in the spring in Lagos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

Lagos weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31°C 87.7°F
Nightly temperature 23.5°C 74.2°F
Average temperature 27.2°C 81°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 222 mm 8.7 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 29.2°C 84.5°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lagos with around 222mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Lagos

Lagos average temperature in May

May rainfall

Lagos average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Lagos 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 Lagos in May 2024.

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Lagos weather stats

Lagos weather statistics
Hottest month: February 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: December 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: November 6.8hrs
Coldest month: August 28°C 82.4°F
Wettest month: June 360mm 14.2ins
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