Borno State weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Borno State: highs of 40°C (105°F) and about 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 27°C (80°F) and cloud cover 69% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 38°C (100°F) and 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Maiduguri, the largest city in Borno State. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Borno State?
least pleasant month Weather score 45/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Borno State. For better conditions, consider Dec–Jan.
Does it rain a lot in Borno State in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 24 mm (0.9 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Borno State in May?
Days average 40°C (105°F) and nights 27°C (80°F).
Borno State weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (90°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm | 24% | best |
| February | 36°C (97°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0 mm | 29% | fair |
| March | 39°C (103°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 1 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| April | 41°C (106°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 7 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| May | 40°C (105°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 24 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| June | 38°C (100°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| July | 34°C (94°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 145 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 183 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| September | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 96 mm | 62% | fair |
| October | 36°C (96°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 24 mm | 46% | fair |
| November | 35°C (96°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 0 mm | 30% | fair |
| December | 33°C (91°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 0 mm | 21% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Borno State in May
Weather can differ a lot within Borno State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri | 40°C (105°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 24 mm | least pleasant |
| Bama | 40°C (104°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm | least pleasant |
| Biu | 35°C (96°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm | fair |
| Gamboru | 42°C (107°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 16 mm | least pleasant |
| Dikwa | 41°C (106°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 22 mm | least pleasant |
| Damboa | 37°C (98°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Monguno | 42°C (107°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 15 mm | least pleasant |
| Magumeri | 40°C (105°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 24 mm | least pleasant |
| Kukawa | 42°C (108°F) | 28°C (83°F) | 9 mm | least pleasant |
| Marte | 42°C (107°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 15 mm | least pleasant |
| Gwoza | 38°C (100°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |