Weather in May in Cameroon
Considering a trip to Cameroon this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cameroon in May?
May in Cameroon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Bamenda at 26°C and very warm in Edéa at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Edéa and 17°C in Bamenda. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.For a closer look at conditions across Cameroon, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Lomie with an average of 136 mm to heavy rainfall in Limbe with 354 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected in Douala. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Cameroon climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cameroon?
Douala
In May Douala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yaoundé
In May Yaoundé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kribi
In May Kribi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Limbe
In May Limbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bamenda
In May Bamenda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Cameroon?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Cameroon with often poor weather in Douala.
Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Douala. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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