When to go · Iwo
Iwo in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (peak heat, 94 °F avg).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 92°C (198°F)198°F (92°C) / 75°C (167°F)167°F (75°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (peak heat, 94 °F avg).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Iwo's best window: Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly).
- JanuaryGreatInside Iwo's best window: Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly).
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: Dry season starts; good conditions before the December rush.
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly)). Across Nigeria: Dry and hot; good for Lagos, Calabar and Abuja.
Weather in May
- IwoHighs around 92 °C (198 °F), lows around 75 °C (167 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 198 °F (92 °C), lows around 167 °F (75 °C), rain on about 12 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 Iwo, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 92 °C (198 °F)198 °F (92 °C)
Jan: 94 °C (201 °F)201 °F (94 °C)
Night low
May: 75 °C (167 °F)167 °F (75 °C)
Jan: 73 °C (163 °F)163 °F (73 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (peak heat, 94 °F avg).
January: Inside Iwo's best window: Dec–Jan (dry, warm, festival‑friendly).
Iwo: 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