Nigeria in May

Rain builds; Lagos traffic worse on flooded roads.

• Lagos and the south-west coast · Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadanrainy

  Two rainy peaks (June, then September–October) with a short dry break in August; floods in Lagos after heavy storms.

• South-east and Cross River · Calabar, Obudu, Port Harcourtrainy

  One of the wettest parts of West Africa; Obudu plateau is cool all year.

• Middle Belt · Abuja, Josrainy

  Rains May–October; Harmattan dust Dec–Feb; Jos is cooler at 1,200 m.

• Sahel north · Kano, Sokoto, Maidugurihot

  Short rains Jun–Sep and 40 °C+ heat Mar–May; much of the north is under travel advisories — check.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Eid al-Adha (2 days)

  Moves yearly (lunar)

  Public holiday; ram markets and travel.

• Workers' Day

  1 May

  Public holiday.

Crowds · Nigeria

Low

Prices · Nigeria

Low

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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• Lagos

  Heavy rain and flooded streets.