Yaoundé in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 26 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
26Rainy days (172 mm)
12:11 hDaylight
06:05Sunrise · 18:15 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very wet: about 26 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 20°C | 40 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| February | 31°C | 21°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 30°C | 21°C | 128 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 29°C | 21°C | 170 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 29°C | 21°C | 172 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 27°C | 20°C | 150 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 26°C | 20°C | 120 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 26°C | 20°C | 121 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 27°C | 20°C | 184 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 27°C | 20°C | 244 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 28°C | 20°C | 172 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 28°C | 20°C | 53 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Yaoundé in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 21°C.
When is the best time to visit Yaoundé?
The best months are January, December, February.