Pointe-Noire in May

7.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
9Rainy days (38 mm)
11:47 hDaylight
06:15Sunrise · 18:02 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±6.9 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±6.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 25° J 28° 25° F 29° 26° M 28° 25° A 27° 24° M 25° 22° J 23° 21° J 23° 21° A 25° 22° S 26° 24° O 27° 25° N 27° 25° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C25°C142 mm 22– – 6.1
February 28°C25°C152 mm 20– – 6.1
March 29°C26°C129 mm 21– – 6.1
April 28°C25°C131 mm 20– – 6.2
May 27°C24°C38 mm 9– – 7.8
June 25°C22°C2 mm 0– – 9.1
July 23°C21°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
August 23°C21°C2 mm 0– – 9.0
September 25°C22°C6 mm 2– – 8.9
October 26°C24°C53 mm 13– – 7.4
November 27°C25°C147 mm 22– – 6.1
December 27°C25°C135 mm 22– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Pointe-Noire in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 24°C.

When is the best time to visit Pointe-Noire?

The best months are June, July, August, September.