Limbe weather in May (Cameroon)

Planning a trip to Limbe in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Limbe typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C.

Limbe in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 354 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Limbe. January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Limbe, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 354 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 177 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Douala, Cameroon (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Cameroon in May

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

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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 Limbe in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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