When to go · Lagos
Lagos in May
Avoid month. Heavy rain and flooded streets.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
AvoidVoykit month rating for Lagos
Heavy rain and flooded streets.
Weather in May
- LagosHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 14 days
- Lagos and the south-west coast, Nigeria · Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadanrainy
Two rainy peaks (June, then September–October) with a short dry break in August; floods in Lagos after heavy storms.
First rains season
Greener, cooler days between storms.
Watch: Flooded roads and long delays, especially May–July.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nigeria overall
- Low
- Prices · Nigeria overall
- Low
Nigeria overall: Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast