Weather in Abuja in May
In an average May, Abuja sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
40°C
1987-05-02
Lowest
24°C
1991-05-28
Low
Highest
28°C
2024-05-10
Lowest
21°C
2025-05-20
Feels-like
Highest
53°C
2025-05-09
Lowest
24°C
1991-05-28
Humidity
Highest
22.6 g/m³
1998-05-19
Lowest
15.5 g/m³
2003-05-03
Wind
Highest
18 km/h
1987-05-03
Lowest
5 km/h
1997-05-04
Gust
Highest
52 km/h
1995-05-09
Lowest
16 km/h
2009-05-31
Precip
Wettest
234 mm
2014
Driest
56 mm
2024
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