Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Benin with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Benin in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Benin with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Benin will be around 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 175 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 35% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Benin. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Benin in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
175 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Benin?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Benin. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Benin in May
With 35°C, Benin hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 29°C.
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The climate of Benin is based on weather data from Porto-Novo. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Benin for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Benin
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Benin, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Benin
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Benin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Benin.
Daily UV Index in May in Benin
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Benin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Benin Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Benin, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Benin Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Benin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Benin
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Benin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Benin by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Benin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
