When to go · Damaturu

Damaturu in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry season, slightly lower security alerts)). Across Nigeria: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Low; Nigeria overall
Prices: Low; Nigeria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNigeria month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry season, slightly lower security alerts)). 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

DamaturuHighs around 42 °C (108 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 108 °F (42 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 3 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 Damaturu, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 42 °C (108 °F)108 °F (42 °C)
Jan: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
May: 3
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Oct–Feb (dry season, slightly lower security alerts)). Across Nigeria: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

January: Inside Damaturu's best window: Oct–Feb (dry season, slightly lower security alerts).

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

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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