When to go · Gumel
Gumel in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- DecemberGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- JanuaryGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
- FebruaryGreatInside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
Weather in May
- GumelHighs around 42 °C (108 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 108 °F (42 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 0 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 Gumel, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 42 °C (108 °F)108 °F (42 °C)
Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Night low
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
May: 0 (better)
Jan: 2
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
January: Inside Gumel's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler evenings).
Gumel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen