Weather in Lagos in May
In an average May, Lagos 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 32°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 23°C to 25°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
34°C
2011-05-13
Lowest
26°C
1985-05-24
Low
Highest
28°C
2026-05-02
Lowest
21°C
1984-05-27
Feels-like
Highest
53°C
2023-05-19
Lowest
26°C
1985-05-24
Humidity
Highest
25.8 g/m³
2017-05-14
Lowest
19.5 g/m³
1991-05-27
Wind
Highest
19 km/h
2026-05-05
Lowest
5 km/h
1996-05-25
Gust
Highest
42 km/h
1995-05-09
Lowest
16 km/h
2010-05-07
Precip
Wettest
346 mm
2014
Driest
103 mm
2021
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