Bafoussam weather in May (Cameroon)

Interested in knowing the climate of Bafoussam in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Bafoussam generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 27°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Bafoussam in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 185 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 21 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bafoussam climate page with graphs.

 

Bafoussam, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 185 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Koundja, Cameroon (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Cameroon in May

Find out more about the weather in Cameroon and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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