Weather in May in Benin
Considering a trip to Benin this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Benin in May?
May in Benin generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very warm in Cotonou at 30°C and very hot in Kandi at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Kandi and 26°C in Cotonou. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Benin, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kandi with an average of 69 mm to heavy rainfall in Abomey-Calavi with 179 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Cotonou enjoys close to 214 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Benin climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Benin?
Cotonou
In May Cotonou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ouidah
In May Ouidah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Cococodji
In May Cococodji generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dassa-Zoumé
In May Dassa-Zoumé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Abomey-Calavi
In May Abomey-Calavi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Benin.
Is May the best time to visit Benin?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cotonou, May might be a good time to visit Benin.
Generally speaking, January and August provide perfect weather in Cotonou. On the other hand, the month of June tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Benin.
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