Lagos · SpringMonth summary
Lagos weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
72% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lagos in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Lagos in May: 30°C and 10.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Lagos in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Off-season — more authentic local atmosphere in bars and restaurants Spring marks the start of the good season in Lagos. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 72% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 25°C | 32°C | 18% | 0.6 | 10.1h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 26°C | 32°C | 30% | 1.1 | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 27°C | 32°C | 52% | 2.4 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 27°C | 32°C | 55% | 2.8 | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 30°C | 72% | 4.5 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 24°C | 29°C | 92% | 8.6 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 24°C | 28°C | 81% | 5.8 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 28°C | 71% | 3.8 | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 24°C | 28°C | 89% | 7.5 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 29°C | 85% | 5.5 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 30°C | 60% | 2.0 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 32°C | 25% | 0.7 | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Lagos averages 30°C, 72% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -54%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lagos in May
Is May a good time to visit Lagos?
May is an acceptable time for Lagos (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Lagos in May?
Yes, 72% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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