When to go · Gogounou
Gogounou in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Jun (hot, dusty); Jul–Sep (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Benin overall
- Prices
- Low
- Benin overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Jun (hot, dusty); Jul–Sep (rainy season).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Gogounou's best window: Oct–Jan (cool, dry); April for the Bariba fête.
- NovemberGreatInside Gogounou's best window: Oct–Jan (cool, dry); April for the Bariba fête.
- DecemberGreatInside Gogounou's best window: Oct–Jan (cool, dry); April for the Bariba fête.
- JanuaryGreatInside Gogounou's best window: Oct–Jan (cool, dry); April for the Bariba fête.
Weather in May
- GogounouHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Benin overall
- Low
- Prices · Benin overall
- Low
Benin overall: Rainy; lagoon villages and Ganvié still work between showers.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gogounou, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 36 °C (97 °F)97 °F (36 °C)
Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
May: 7
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 1
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Jun (hot, dusty); Jul–Sep (rainy season).
January: Inside Gogounou's best window: Oct–Jan (cool, dry); April for the Bariba fête.
Gogounou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen