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With daytime temperatures of 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows of 26°C (79°F), May in Abomey-Calavi brings very high temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 179 mm (7 in) falls on average.
May in Abomey-Calavi can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Abomey-Calavi typically stay consistent throughout May, with daily highs averaging around 31°C (88°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 25°C (77°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Abomey-Calavi spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 25 years of weather observations in Abomey-Calavi between 2001 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. With water temperatures around 29°C (84°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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