If you plan to visit Lome in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 148 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
148 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lome has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Lome in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lome for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +77°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +88°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +88°F.
Is Lome warm or cold in May?
Lome is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +79°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Lome:
Climate in Lome in May
Lome weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+88°F
+86°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+72°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+93°F
+90°F
Rainfall
80 mm
148 mm
176 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
81%
83%
85%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1010 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
0
Cloudy days
2
1
1
Rainy days
19
21
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +86°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 80 mm to 148 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 83%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in April to 0 in May.
Wind speed in Lome in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lome is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Lome based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 97 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Lome, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lome wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 176 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 55% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Lome?
This is the weather in Lome in May 2024:
1 May
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+88°F
2 May
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+88°F
3 May
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+88°F
4 May
☀️
+89°F
5 May
☀️
+89°F
6 May
☀️
+88°F
7 May
☀️
+88°F
8 May
☀️
+90°F
9 May
☀️
+91°F
10 May
☀️
+90°F
11 May
☀️
+90°F
12 May
☁️
+88°F
13 May
☀️
+89°F
14 May
🌧️
+90°F
15 May
🌧️
+81°F
16 May
☀️
+88°F
17 May
☀️
+89°F
18 May
🌧️
+83°F
19 May
☀️
+88°F
20 May
🌧️
+86°F
21 May
🌧️
+87°F
22 May
☀️
+87°F
23 May
☀️
+88°F
24 May
🌧️
+88°F
25 May
🌧️
+87°F
26 May
☀️
+89°F
27 May
☀️
+83°F
28 May
☀️
+87°F
29 May
☀️
+83°F
30 May
☀️
+87°F
31 May
🌧️
+88°F
In May 2024 Lome had 22 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Lome climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Lome in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+84°F) and the highest in 2020 (+88°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 649 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 1578 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lome in May:
Is May a good time to visit Lome?
It’s always a good time to visit Lome, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lome in May?
May is warm in Lome. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Lome rainy in May?
Lome is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lome in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lome in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lome, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
