Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
78°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Bafoussam
Cameroon · Africa
Warm days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 25 wet days this month.
81%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
Slightly humidMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 77° and nights feel near 65°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
17%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 74°F, easing to about 69°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Feels 73°F
Rain28%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday76°F
Rain55%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon74°F
Feels 76°F
Rain66%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening69°F
Feels 72°F
Rain25%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 59 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.9 | 50 |
| Feb | 86 | 61 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.7 | 48 |
| Mar | 85 | 63 | 1.4 | 7 | 10.1 | 61 |
| Apr | 80 | 63 | 3.9 | 19 | 9.4 | 74 |
| May | 78 | 62 | 5.3 | 25 | 9.7 | 81 |
| Jun | 75 | 61 | 6.2 | 27 | 9.6 | 84 |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 8.8 | 28 | 9.0 | 85 |
| Aug | 73 | 61 | 9.8 | 28 | 8.4 | 85 |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 9.5 | 28 | 8.8 | 85 |
| Oct | 75 | 60 | 7.0 | 27 | 9.3 | 84 |
| Nov | 77 | 59 | 1.6 | 9 | 10.6 | 75 |
| Dec | 81 | 58 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.1 | 58 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology