Weather in Lagos in May
In an average May, Lagos sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 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
32°C
2023-05-10
Lowest
26°C
2004-05-31
Low
Highest
29°C
2024-05-05
Lowest
23°C
2008-05-31
Feels-like
Highest
46°C
2017-05-14
Lowest
26°C
2004-05-31
Humidity
Highest
25.5 g/m³
2024-05-21
Lowest
19.5 g/m³
1991-05-26
Wind
Highest
23 km/h
2018-05-21
Lowest
7 km/h
1994-05-28
Gust
Highest
43 km/h
1980-05-09
Lowest
17 km/h
2010-05-07
Precip
Wettest
385 mm
2014
Driest
111 mm
2021
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