Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Pendjari National Park, Benin in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
7.7h
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Pendjari National Park, Benin with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May36°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May89mm average rain
May sits near Pendjari National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Pendjari National Park's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May scores below Pendjari National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.