Weather in Cotonou for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Cotonou at the beginning of May is 30.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 29.7 °C by the end of May.
Cotonou experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in May, with more than 20 rainy days on average.
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Cotonou in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 30° | 2 31° | 3 30° | 4 30° | |||
5 31° | 6 31° | 7 31° | 8 31° | 9 32° | 10 32° | 11 31° |
12 31° | 13 31° | 14 30° | 15 29° | 16 31° | 17 31° | 18 31° |
19 31° | 20 30° | 21 30° | 22 30° | 23 31° | 24 30° | 25 29° |
26 30° | 27 30° | 28 30° | 29 29° | 30 30° | 31 30° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Cotonou
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Moderate rain at times | 30° /27° | 2.1 mm | 7 | |
2 May | Moderate rain at times | 31° /27° | 1.8 mm | 7 | |
3 May | Moderate rain at times | 30° /27° | 1.2 mm | 8 | |
4 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /27° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
5 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /27° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
6 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /27° | 4.2 mm | 7 | |
7 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /27° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
8 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /28° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
9 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /27° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
10 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /28° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
11 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /28° | 4.5 mm | 7 | |
12 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /27° | 5.6 mm | 7 | |
13 May | Heavy rain at times | 31° /27° | 1.3 mm | 7 | |
14 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /28° | 5.9 mm | 7 | |
15 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /25° | 54.3 mm | 7 | |
16 May | Moderate rain at times | 31° /27° | 1 mm | 7 | |
17 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /26° | 1.9 mm | 7 | |
18 May | Heavy rain at times | 31° /27° | 1.4 mm | 7 | |
19 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /27° | 2.4 mm | 7 | |
20 May | Moderate rain at times | 30° /27° | 1.6 mm | 7 | |
21 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /27° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
22 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /27° | 4.8 mm | 7 | |
23 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /27° | 5.6 mm | 7 | |
24 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /27° | 5.7 mm | 7 | |
25 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /27° | 4.4 mm | 7 | |
26 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /26° | 1.6 mm | 7 | |
27 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /27° | 3.7 mm | 7 | |
28 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /26° | 4.9 mm | 7 | |
29 May | Heavy rain at times | 29° /27° | 4.3 mm | 6 | |
30 May | Moderate rain at times | 30° /26° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
31 May | Moderate rain at times | 30° /26° | 6.6 mm | 7 | |
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Cotonou in May - FAQ
What to pack to Cotonou in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Cotonou in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Cotonou, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
- Insect Repellent: For destinations with mosquitos or other insects
May rainfall patterns in Cotonou
UV exposure in Cotonou during May
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