Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Ganvie, Benin in May
Weather score61Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 198mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
198mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
61
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 198mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ganvie, Benin with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May198mm average rain
May sits near Ganvie's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, August to September, and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Ganvie's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is one of Ganvie's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaFebruary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May61 weather score
May sits close to Ganvie's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.