Onitsha Weather in May
Nigeria · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (85°F)
Avg low24°C (75°F)
Rainfall162 mm (6.4 in)
RatingPoor 2.2/10
Expect hot days in Onitsha in May: the average high is 30°C (85°F) and the average low is 24°C (75°F). The month is wet, with about 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain spread over 26 days. Humidity averages 88%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Onitsha?
May is not the best time to visit Onitsha (2.2/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in December and January.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (85°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (75°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (80°F) |
| Rainfall | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 26 |
| Humidity | 88% |
| Cloud cover | 77% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.6 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C cooler than April, with 63 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Onitsha in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Onitsha weather in other months
Jan30°C / 20°C13 mmExcellentFeb31°C / 22°C23 mmGoodMar31°C / 24°C66 mmPoorApr30°C / 24°C99 mmPoorMay30°C / 24°C162 mmPoorJun29°C / 23°C241 mmPoorJul28°C / 23°C232 mmPoorAug28°C / 22°C265 mmPoorSep28°C / 23°C320 mmPoorOct29°C / 23°C216 mmPoorNov30°C / 23°C79 mmFairDec30°C / 20°C15 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit OnitshaJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Benin City29°C · 160 mm
- Aba30°C · 186 mm
- Port Harcourt30°C · 205 mm
- Abuja31°C · 137 mm
- Ibadan29°C · 173 mm
- Ilorin31°C · 129 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.