Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Jos
Nigeria · Africa
Late-day mugginess is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 65°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days, including some longer spells. About 25 wet days, more than in most months.
81%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
73%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 69°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%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 77°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Feels 76°F
Rain10%
Cloud69%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain51%
Cloud70%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon77°F
Feels 80°F
Rain64%
Cloud80%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening72°F
Feels 76°F
Rain12%
Cloud73%
Humid airHigh
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 | 81 | 56 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 31 |
| Feb | 85 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.0 | 27 |
| Mar | 88 | 65 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.0 | 33 |
| Apr | 86 | 67 | 3.7 | 11 | 10.7 | 58 |
| May | 80 | 65 | 10.3 | 25 | 10.3 | 81 |
| Jun | 76 | 64 | 12.6 | 29 | 9.6 | 88 |
| Jul | 74 | 63 | 13.0 | 30 | 8.5 | 90 |
| Aug | 73 | 62 | 14.4 | 30 | 7.5 | 91 |
| Sep | 76 | 62 | 11.8 | 28 | 9.2 | 87 |
| Oct | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | 14 | 10.5 | 75 |
| Nov | 82 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.3 | 45 |
| Dec | 81 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 35 |
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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: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology