When to go · Zaria
Zaria in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (heavy rains, occasional flooding).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 121.9
- Crowds
- Low
- Nigeria overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nigeria overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (heavy rains, occasional flooding).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- ZariaHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 22.7 °C (73 °F), rain on about 121.9 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 73 °F (22.7 °C), rain on about 121.9 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 Zaria, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 29.8 °C (86 °F)86 °F (29.8 °C)
Night low
May: 22.7 °C (73 °F)73 °F (22.7 °C)
Jan: 14.6 °C (58 °F)58 °F (14.6 °C)
Rain days
May: 121.9
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (heavy rains, occasional flooding).
January: Inside Zaria's best window: Oct–Apr (dry season).
Zaria: 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