Weather in Cotonou, Littoral, Benin in May
In an average May, Cotonou sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 26°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
1987-05-14
Lowest
26°C
2019-05-16
Low
Highest
28°C
2024-05-06
Lowest
23°C
1996-05-31
Feels-like
Highest
43°C
1998-05-18
Lowest
26°C
2019-05-16
Humidity
Highest
24.7 g/m³
2024-05-20
Lowest
19.9 g/m³
1986-05-05
Wind
Highest
27 km/h
1987-05-30
Lowest
8 km/h
2017-05-12
Precip
Wettest
284 mm
2020
Driest
84 mm
1999
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