Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Abuja
Nigeria · Africa
Hot afternoons and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 71°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 17 wet days this month.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
98%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 77°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
25%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Feels 81°F
Rain21%
Cloud83%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain27%
Cloud79%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain23%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain26%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90 | 66 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.0 | 33 |
| Feb | 93 | 71 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.0 | 35 |
| Mar | 94 | 74 | 0.7 | 3 | 10.8 | 48 |
| Apr | 90 | 74 | 1.8 | 9 | 10.2 | 63 |
| May | 85 | 71 | 4.5 | 17 | 9.3 | 76 |
| Jun | 81 | 69 | 7.2 | 22 | 8.2 | 82 |
| Jul | 79 | 68 | 9.7 | 28 | 7.3 | 86 |
| Aug | 78 | 68 | 12.0 | 29 | 6.4 | 86 |
| Sep | 80 | 68 | 10.8 | 27 | 8.0 | 85 |
| Oct | 83 | 69 | 5.1 | 20 | 9.6 | 81 |
| Nov | 88 | 68 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.0 | 58 |
| Dec | 90 | 66 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 37 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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