Grand-Bassam in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very wet: about 28 rainy days.

28°CAvg high
26°CAvg low
28Rainy days (206 mm)
12:14 hDaylight
06:04Sunrise · 18:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
  • Very wet: about 28 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 26° J 28° 26° F 28° 26° M 28° 26° A 28° 26° M 27° 25° J 25° 24° J 25° 23° A 25° 24° S 26° 25° O 28° 25° N 28° 26° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C26°C47 mm 14– – 7.3
February 28°C26°C55 mm 17– – 6.9
March 28°C26°C78 mm 20– – 6.4
April 28°C26°C103 mm 22– – 6.1
May 28°C26°C206 mm 28– – 6.1
June 27°C25°C249 mm 27– – 6.1
July 25°C24°C128 mm 20– – 6.2
August 25°C23°C64 mm 14– – 7.2
September 25°C24°C88 mm 18– – 6.6
October 26°C25°C107 mm 24– – 6.1
November 28°C25°C93 mm 24– – 6.1
December 28°C26°C63 mm 19– – 6.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Grand-Bassam in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 26°C.

When is the best time to visit Grand-Bassam?

The best months are January, August, February.