May Weather in Enugu

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Enugu, Nigeria, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 35°C (95°F), while lows may dip to 23°C (73°F). Typically, the humidity level in Enugu throughout May hovers around 84%.

23°C (73°F)

Minimum temperature

27°C (81°F)

Average temperature

35°C (95°F)

Maximum temperature

84%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Enugu averages 184 mm (7.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 21 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 39 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 18% probability of sunny days during this period.

184 mm (7.2 inches)

Precipitation

21 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 39 minutes

Sunshine hours

18%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Enugu reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 4 8 11 12 12 10 6 3 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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