Lagos in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Lagos in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
83.2 °F
Average:
84.9 °F
Maximum:
87.1 °F
Sea water temperature in Lagos in May
In the city of Lagos, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 83.2°F on May 31, 2018, with an average temperature being 84.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 87.1°F on May 5, 2024.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 84.8°F | 86.0°F | 84.3°F |
| May 2 | 84.9°F | 85.9°F | 84.5°F |
| May 3 | 84.9°F | 85.9°F | 84.0°F |
| May 4 | 85.1°F | 86.0°F | 84.9°F |
| May 5 | 85.2°F | 87.1°F | 84.8°F |
| May 6 | 85.3°F | 87.1°F | 85.9°F |
| May 7 | 85.3°F | 86.3°F | 85.5°F |
| May 8 | 85.2°F | 86.1°F | 85.1°F |
| May 9 | 85.3°F | 86.1°F | 85.0°F |
| May 10 | 85.5°F | 86.1°F | 86.0°F |
| May 11 | 85.5°F | 86.1°F | 85.9°F |
| May 12 | 85.1°F | 85.7°F | 85.6°F |
| May 13 | 84.9°F | 85.5°F | 85.3°F |
| May 14 | 84.7°F | 85.3°F | 85.0°F |
| May 15 | 84.9°F | 85.8°F | 85.0°F |
| May 16 | 84.8°F | 85.6°F | 84.8°F |
| May 17 | 84.7°F | 85.4°F | 84.7°F |
| May 18 | 84.7°F | 85.2°F | 84.9°F |
| May 19 | 84.8°F | 85.2°F | 85.2°F |
| May 20 | 84.8°F | 85.7°F | 85.2°F |
| May 21 | 84.7°F | 85.4°F | 85.1°F |
| May 22 | 84.7°F | 85.3°F | 84.9°F |
| May 23 | 84.6°F | 85.8°F | 84.9°F |
| May 24 | 84.9°F | 86.4°F | 85.1°F |
| May 25 | 84.7°F | 86.0°F | 84.9°F |
| May 26 | 84.8°F | 86.1°F | 84.9°F |
| May 27 | 84.6°F | 85.4°F | 85.2°F |
| May 28 | 84.6°F | 85.3°F | 85.2°F |
| May 29 | 84.4°F | 85.3°F | 85.1°F |
| May 30 | 84.5°F | 86.0°F | 85.0°F |
| May 31 | 84.5°F | 85.8°F | 85.1°F |
In Lagos, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Lagos was recorded on May 5, 2024, reaching a 87.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 17, 2015, dipping to 76.6°F. The average readings by season are 82.8°F in Winter, 84.5°F in Spring, 80.4°F in Summer, and 81.9°F in Autumn.
In May, the temperature is higher than April's average of 84.5°F and June's average of 83.0°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Ebute Ikorodu |
82.2°F
|
12mi |
| Lekki |
84.0°F
|
48mi |
| Cotonou |
81.3°F
|
67mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Lagos