Weather in Cotonou in May
In an average May, Cotonou sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 27°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 27°C |
| Typical low range | 26°C to 28°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2026-05-11
Lowest
26°C
1989-05-12
Low
Highest
30°C
2024-05-05
Lowest
25°C
2004-05-31
Feels-like
Highest
42°C
2026-05-11
Lowest
26°C
1989-05-12
Humidity
Highest
24.5 g/m³
2026-05-14
Lowest
18.5 g/m³
1991-05-26
Wind
Highest
35 km/h
2015-05-23
Lowest
9 km/h
2026-05-26
Gust
Highest
49 km/h
1987-05-28
Lowest
19 km/h
1994-05-28
Precip
Wettest
308 mm
1980
Driest
74 mm
2007
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