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May · climate normalsVery hot days and a month score of 43/100

Birni-Lafia in May

Mixed · 43/100
High / low39° / 27°daily averages
Precipitation74 mm6 wet days
Cloud cover34%monthly average
11.98° N, 3.22° EElevation 168 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goBirni-Lafia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43May
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
May: high / low39° / 27°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Birni-Lafia averages daytime highs of 39° and night-time lows of 27° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 74 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.

Days are 1.7° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 3.2°.

May scores 43/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Birni-Lafia. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 19:04 local time, giving 12 h 40 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 13 minutes over the month.

Why 43/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%59%
Clear skies · 25%93%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Birni-Lafia this month

Malanville
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Malanville

Alibori · 21 km SE
39°May high
6wet days
42score
Malanville
Tanda
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Tanda

Dosso Region · 9.9 km E
39°May high
6wet days
42score
Tanda
Sambéra
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Sambéra

Dosso Region · 51 km N
40°May high
6wet days
44score
Sambéra
Guénè
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Guénè

Alibori · 28 km S
39°May high
6wet days
42score
Guénè
ivTop of the table

Benin's best in May

Where to go in May
Malanville
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Malanville

Alibori
39°May high
6wet days
42score
Malanville
Guénè
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2

Guénè

Alibori
39°May high
6wet days
42score
Guénè
Cotonou
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3

Cotonou

Littoral
29°May high
27wet days
40score
Cotonou
Ganvie
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4

Ganvie

Atlantique
29°May high
27wet days
38score
Ganvie
·Questions

Birni-Lafia in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Birni-Lafia?

May scores 43/100 for Birni-Lafia, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 39°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Birni-Lafia in May?

Daytime highs average 39°C and night-time lows 27°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Birni-Lafia in May?

Birni-Lafia receives about 74 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 6 days.