When to go · Idogo
Idogo in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jan–Feb). Across Nigeria: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C) / 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jan–Feb). Across Nigeria: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatInside Idogo's best window: Jan–Feb.
- FebruaryGreatInside Idogo's best window: Jan–Feb.
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Feb). Across Nigeria: Dry season starts; good conditions before the December rush.
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Feb). Across Nigeria: Detty December in Lagos and the Calabar Carnival: book flights and hotels months ahead.
Weather in May
- IdogoHighs around 39 °C (102 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 102 °F (39 °C), lows around 82 °F (28 °C), rain on about 5 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 Idogo, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 39 °C (102 °F)102 °F (39 °C)
Jan: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
May: 5
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Jan–Feb). Across Nigeria: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.
January: Inside Idogo's best window: Jan–Feb.
Idogo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen