NiMet forecasts 3-day rain, sunshine nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMet) has predicted rain and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

NiMet, in its weather outlook released on Sunday, forecast sunny skies in the northern region on Monday, with a few patches of clouds anticipated in the region.

The agency envisaged isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rains in parts of Taraba State during the afternoon or evening hours.

It stated: “For North Central region, cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.

“For southern region, cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States.

“Later during the day, there are prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.”

NiMet predicted sunny skies with a few patches of clouds in the northern region on Tuesday with prospects of Isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rains expected in parts of Taraba State later in the day.

NiMet forecast cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine in the North Central region.

The agency also anticipated cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine in the southern region.

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It forecast prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains in parts of Ondo, Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, and Delta States.

NiMet predicted sunny skies with a few patches of clouds in the northern region on Wednesday, while the agency forecast cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine in the North Central region.

It forecast cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine in the southern region with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains in parts of Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers States later in the day.

NiMet added: “Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision.

“Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”