When to go · Parakou
Parakou in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Benin overall
- Prices
- Low
- Benin overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- ParakouHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 10 days
- North savanna, Benin · Parakou, Natitingou, Atakora, Pendjarirainy
One rainy season; heat peaks March–April. Large parts are under travel advisories — check.
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 Parakou, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
May: 10
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 1
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season).
January: Inside Parakou's best window: Nov–Mar.
Parakou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast