Cotonou in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cotonou in may 2025
The weather in Cotonou in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
83°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
29%
18%
10%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
23%
22%
9%
Weather at 6pm
85°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
31%
15%
8%
Weather at 3am
83°F
29%
28%
25%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cotonou in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cotonou in may.
The climate of Cotonou in may is good
the weather in Cotonou in may is wet (with 4.8in of precipitation over 8 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.4in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is very hot there the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 90°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Cotonou is 86°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Cotonou in the month of may with a maximum record of 95°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 77°F in 2009. You can hope to have 86°F or more for all the month.
Day length in Cotonou in may is 12:25. Sunrise is at 06:34 and sets at 18:59.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city in Benin.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cotonou in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 77°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.58km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:34 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:59 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cotonou in may 2024:
81°F to 97°F
79°F to 94°F
79°F to 97°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 97°F
79°F to 97°F
79°F to 97°F
77°F to 101°F
79°F to 97°F
79°F to 97°F
81°F to 95°F
79°F to 92°F
77°F to 94°F
81°F to 94°F
77°F to 95°F
79°F to 94°F
74°F to 94°F
77°F to 97°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 92°F
79°F to 97°F
79°F to 94°F
79°F to 90°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 88°F
76°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 95°F
77°F to 92°F
Map: other cities in Benin in may
Cities near Cotonou:
| Lokossa in may | good weather |
| Bohicon in may | good weather |
| Save in may | good weather |
| Tchaourou in may | good weather |
| Natitingou in may | good weather |
| Kandi in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Cotonou
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Weather data for Cotonou in may:
Weather data for Cotonou for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cotonou. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cotonou can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cotonú.