Ouidah in May

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 30°C. Very wet: about 22 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
26°CAvg low
22Rainy days (137 mm)
12:17 hDaylight
06:39Sunrise · 18:57 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 30°C
  • Very wet: about 22 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

31° 25° J 31° 26° F 31° 27° M 31° 26° A 30° 26° M 28° 25° J 27° 24° J 27° 24° A 28° 24° S 29° 25° O 30° 26° N 31° 26° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 31°C25°C19 mm 6– – 7.9
February 31°C26°C24 mm 6– – 7.6
March 31°C27°C36 mm 9– – 7.2
April 31°C26°C56 mm 13– – 6.8
May 30°C26°C137 mm 22– – 5.8
June 28°C25°C212 mm 25– – 6.1
July 27°C24°C104 mm 17– – 6.7
August 27°C24°C63 mm 13– – 7.4
September 28°C24°C109 mm 19– – 6.4
October 29°C25°C124 mm 21– – 6.1
November 30°C26°C59 mm 15– – 6.7
December 31°C26°C28 mm 7– – 7.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Ouidah in May?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 26°C.

When is the best time to visit Ouidah?

The best months are January, February, December, August.