May · Benin
Best time to visit Cotonou in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
4.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 145 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Sunny days
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Cotonou scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 145 mm of rain, and roughly 19 sunny days this month.
Cotonou rewards city wandering in Benin most clearly through the drier months outside peak monsoon.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotonou in May?
- In May, Cotonou averages 28°C, 145 mm of rain, and about 19 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cotonou?
- May earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cotonou in May?
- Expect about 145 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 19 sunny days.
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