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Afikpo in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season, less mud on the roads)). Across Nigeria: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Low; Nigeria overall
Prices: Low; Nigeria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season, less mud on the roads)). Across Nigeria: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

AfikpoHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nigeria overall: Low
Prices · Nigeria overall: Low

Nigeria overall: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Afikpo, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
May: 15
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season, less mud on the roads)). Across Nigeria: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

January: Inside Afikpo's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, less mud on the roads).

Afikpo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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