May weather forecast and climate
Calabar, Nigeria

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Calabar, Nigeria, with average temperature ranging between min 27°C (80.6°F) and max 28°C (82.4°F).

Temperature

In Calabar, the average high-temperature in May remains equal as in April - a still moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F). In Calabar, the average low-temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).

Rainfall

In Calabar, in May, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 292mm (11.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Calabar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174 days and collects up to 2952mm (116.2") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 28.8°C (83.8°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

May through July, with an average of 12.4h of daylight, are months with the longest days in Calabar.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January through May, July through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Calabar. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to the UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
The daily maximum UV index of 12 interpret into the following advice:
Take all necessary precautions, as unprotected skin can burn in minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is significantly increased by the reflection of the water and sand.