The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Lagos sees 30°C during the day with 5.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 6 out of 12 months in Lagos. Compared to April: −2°C daytime, 13 pts more rainy days, −0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Sea
31°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 37
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Lagos is November (5.7/10), 0.5 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Nigeria
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyNaira nigérian (₦)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 28°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 52%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Lagos ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
NigeriaEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.7 → 4.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.52°N · 3.38°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lagos?
November is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 25.0°C lows, 6.2h of sunshine and 11.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Lagos get in November?
Lagos averages 6.2 sunshine hours per day in November. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lagos?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lagos in November?
In November, overnight lows reach 25.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Lagos good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lagos scores 5.4/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains November with a score of 5.7/10.
When should you avoid Lagos?
June is the most difficult month to visit Lagos, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Lagos in May?
In May, the sea averages 31°C in Lagos: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Lagos in May?
The average UV index reaches 7 in May in Lagos (high), with about 12.3h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.