Swimming in Benin in may 2025 Sea temperature by city in may

Do you want to go to the beach in Benin in may 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in may in Benin by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in Benin in may 2025

Here, find the average sea temperature in Benin in may in several coastal cities.

on average:

85°F

min: 82°F / max: 88°F

Where should you go swimming in Benin in the month of may?

Swimming in Benin in may is ideal

In may in Benin swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.

In may in Cotonou, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 88°F and an average of 85°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

Where to go swimming in Benin in may: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in may

Cotonou

May
Average sea temperature 85°F
Minimum sea temperature 82°F
Maximum sea temperature 88°F
Average outside temperature 86°F
Maximum outside temperature 90°F
Minimum outside temperature 83°F
Precipitation 4.8in
Number of days of precipitation 8 jour(s)
(25%)
Cloud cover 35%
Our opinion ideal swimming

More information on swimming in Cotonou in may

List of coastal cities in Benin

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