Maritime weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Maritime: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (79°F) and cloud cover 70% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 29°C (85°F). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 27°C (81°F) and 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Lomé, the largest city in Maritime. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Maritime?
least pleasant month Weather score 58/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Maritime. For better conditions, consider Nov–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Maritime in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 171 mm (6.7 in) falls in an average May. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Maritime in May?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 26°C (79°F).
Maritime weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 15 mm | 35% | 29°C (83°F) | best |
| February | 30°C (87°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 33 mm | 51% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 86 mm | 66% | 29°C (83°F) | fair |
| April | 30°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 118 mm | 68% | 29°C (85°F) | fair |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 171 mm | 70% | 29°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 181 mm | 74% | 28°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 111 mm | 74% | 25°C (76°F) | fair |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 57 mm | 72% | 24°C (75°F) | fair |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 132 mm | 72% | 25°C (77°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 140 mm | 61% | 28°C (82°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 40 mm | 45% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 16 mm | 33% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Maritime in May
Weather can differ a lot within Maritime: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.