Equatorial Guinea Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Equatorial Guinea in May.

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Ciudad de Malabo Malabo

Planning a trip to Equatorial Guinea this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Equatorial Guinea in May

May in Equatorial Guinea generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Ciudad de Malabo.

For a closer look at conditions across Equatorial Guinea, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 280 mm (11 in) in Ciudad de Malabo.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Ciudad de Malabo typically sees 104 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Equatorial Guinea by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Equatorial Guinea — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ciudad de Malabo)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Equatorial Guinea in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Equatorial Guinea.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Equatorial Guinea

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Equatorial Guinea?

Temperature range in Equatorial Guinea (May)

Precipitation variation in Equatorial Guinea (May)

Ciudad de Malabo

In May Ciudad de Malabo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
104 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
280 mm (11 in)
407 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ciudad de Malabo →

Malabo

In May Malabo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
104 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
283 mm (11 in)
409 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Equatorial Guinea in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ciudad de Malabo 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 280 mm (11 in)
Malabo 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 283 mm (11 in)

Equatorial Guinea weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Equatorial Guinea in May?

Expect poor weather across Equatorial Guinea in May. The popular destination of Ciudad de Malabo averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Equatorial Guinea in May?

Ciudad de Malabo averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Equatorial Guinea get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ciudad de Malabo records an average of 280 mm (11 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Equatorial Guinea.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Equatorial Guinea?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ciudad de Malabo, May may not be the ideal time to visit Equatorial Guinea.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly perfect weather in Ciudad de Malabo. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Equatorial Guinea.

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