When to go · Yelwa
Yelwa in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, higher heat and sandstorms).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, higher heat and sandstorms).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
- DecemberGreatInside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
- JanuaryGreatInside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
- FebruaryGreatInside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
Weather in May
- YelwaHighs around 43 °C (109 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 109 °F (43 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 7 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 Yelwa, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 43 °C (109 °F)109 °F (43 °C)
Jan: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Night low
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
May: 7
Jan: 1 (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–Oct (rainy season, higher heat and sandstorms).
January: Inside Yelwa's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).
Yelwa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen