Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
77°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Bamenda
Cameroon · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Afternoons can feel muggy.
Daytime high
77°F
Lows around 60°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 28 wet days, more than in most months.
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air and frequent rain shape this month.
Slightly humidMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 63°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
12%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
2 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 70°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning70°F
Feels 73°F
Rain30%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday75°F
Feels 78°F
Rain71%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Feels 74°F
Rain78%
Cloud90%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Early evening66°F
Feels 70°F
Rain26%
Cloud89%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 55 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.9 | 44 |
| Feb | 85 | 57 | 1.0 | 3 | 10.6 | 45 |
| Mar | 83 | 60 | 4.6 | 13 | 9.8 | 66 |
| Apr | 79 | 60 | 10.6 | 24 | 8.8 | 83 |
| May | 77 | 60 | 10.9 | 28 | 8.7 | 87 |
| Jun | 74 | 60 | 12.7 | 29 | 8.5 | 90 |
| Jul | 72 | 59 | 13.1 | 30 | 7.6 | 91 |
| Aug | 71 | 59 | 12.8 | 29 | 6.9 | 91 |
| Sep | 73 | 59 | 14.6 | 29 | 7.7 | 91 |
| Oct | 75 | 59 | 11.3 | 27 | 8.9 | 88 |
| Nov | 78 | 57 | 2.8 | 9 | 10.5 | 75 |
| Dec | 82 | 55 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.1 | 53 |
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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
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