May weather forecast
Cameroon

May brings further climatic intensification to Cameroon, with the rainy season in full swing in the south and the onset of extreme heat in the north.

In southern cities such as Yaoundé and Douala, rainfall reaches its peak for the first half of the year, with monthly averages ranging from 200 to 250mm (9.84"). Despite the increase in rainfall, temperatures remain fairly constant, hovering between 23 and 31°C (87.8°F). The high precipitation combined with warm temperatures continue to maintain high humidity levels throughout the region.

The northern region, particularly in the city of Maroua, experiences the peak of its dry and hot season in May. Daytime temperatures can climb to an extreme 40°C (104°F), making it the hottest month of the year for this part of the country. Rainfall remains minimal, maintaining the arid conditions typical for this region during this period.

The coastal city of Limbé continues to receive high levels of rainfall, with totals reaching around 300mm (11.81") for the month. Despite the significant precipitation, temperatures remain consistent, ranging from 24 to 33°C (91.4°F), providing a steady, albeit humid, climate for this region.

The Adamawa Plateau sees a continuation of the rainy season that began in April. Temperatures remain stable, fluctuating between 16 and 28°C (82.4°F), but rainfall increases further, averaging 150mm (5.91") for the month.

In conclusion, the month of May in Cameroon is characterized by a continuation of the climatic intensification seen in April. The southern and central regions of the country experience increased rainfall, while the northern regions endure extremely hot and dry conditions. The country's climatic diversity continues to be pronounced during this period.

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• Yaounde - May »
  As the month of May rolls in, Yaounde meets both temperature and rainfall in the high range. On the first day of May in Yaounde, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:18.
• Douala - May »
  In Douala in May, the average water temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F). In Douala, in May, the average water temperature is 28.5°C (83.3°F).
• Maroua - May »
  In Maroua in May, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation. May pronounces the full swing of the rainy season in Maroua with a significant increase in precipitation- 20mm (0.79") in fact.
• Bafoussam - May »
  On the first day of May in Bafoussam sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of May, in Bafoussam, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.
• Ngaoundere - May »
  In Ngaoundere in May, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 153mm (6.02") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Ngaoundere, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.
• Bertoua - May »
  May begins the phase of heaviest rainfall with 149mm (5.87") spread over the month, making it one of the wettest monthly periods in Bertoua, Cameroon. In Bertoua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 224.1 days and collects up to 1117mm (43.98") of precipitation.
• Loum - May »
  January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Loum, Cameroon. May continues prominently as a wet month in Loum, Cameroon, with humidity peaking at 85%.
• Kumba - May »
  On the first day of May in Kumba, Cameroon, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:27. In Kumba, in May, during 28.6 rainfall days, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mbouda - May »
  In Mbouda during May, the rain falls for 29.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 169mm (6.65") of precipitation. May takes Mbouda, Cameroon a step further into its rainiest period, registering the highest precipitation levels of 169mm (6.65") for the year.
• Edea - May »
  Throughout the year, in Edea there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1382mm (54.41") of precipitation is accumulated. The months with the highest UV index in Edea are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Kribi - May »
  February through May, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Kribi, Cameroon. On the last day of the month, in Kribi, Cameroon, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:26 WAT.