How hot is Kano in May?

Daytime highs in Kano in May average 38°C (101°F); nights drop to about 25°C.

Does it rain in Kano in May?

Expect around 2.2 rainy days and 7 mm of rainfall in May.

Is May a good time to visit Kano?

May is a challenging month to visit Kano — consider December–January instead. Overall travel score: 2.1/10. The best months are December–January.

Kano weather in May

May is a challenging month to visit Kano — consider December–January instead. Expect highs around 38°C, lows near 25°C, and about 2.2 days with rain.

2.1 · Challengingtravel score for May

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Avg high

38°C

Avg low

25°C

Rainfall

7 mm

Rain days

2.2

Sunshine

10.4 h/day

Daylight

12.6 h

What to pack for Kano in May

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)

Humidity averages 44%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How May compares

Best months in Kano: December–January. See the full best time to visit Kano guide.

Kano in May: the details

In May, Kano sees average daytime highs of 38°C (101°F) and overnight lows of 25°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 7 mm across 2.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.4 hours per day with 12.6 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 44%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Kano, Nigeria (12, 8.52) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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