Cococodji weather in May (Benin)

What should you pack for a trip to Cococodji in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Cococodji usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 26°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Cococodji in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cococodji climate page with graphs.

 

Cococodji, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 29°C *  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cotonou, Benin (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Benin in May

Find out more about the weather in Benin and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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