Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
83°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Yaoundé
Cameroon · Africa
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days, but usually in brief, on-and-off spells. About 26 wet days, more than in most months.
83%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
99%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 76°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
13%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning76°F
Feels 82°F
Rain31%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 89°F
Rain50%
Cloud78%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Feels 88°F
Rain60%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening75°F
Feels 80°F
Rain20%
Cloud77%
Humid airVery high
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 | 85 | 69 | 1.6 | 9 | 9.7 | 78 |
| Feb | 87 | 70 | 2.2 | 10 | 9.6 | 77 |
| Mar | 86 | 70 | 5.0 | 20 | 9.0 | 82 |
| Apr | 85 | 69 | 6.7 | 24 | 8.6 | 86 |
| May | 83 | 69 | 6.8 | 26 | 8.7 | 87 |
| Jun | 81 | 69 | 5.9 | 24 | 8.3 | 87 |
| Jul | 80 | 68 | 4.7 | 22 | 7.6 | 87 |
| Aug | 80 | 68 | 4.8 | 23 | 7.1 | 87 |
| Sep | 81 | 68 | 7.2 | 27 | 7.6 | 88 |
| Oct | 81 | 68 | 9.6 | 29 | 7.4 | 90 |
| Nov | 82 | 69 | 6.8 | 22 | 8.4 | 89 |
| Dec | 83 | 69 | 2.1 | 11 | 9.6 | 83 |
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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: Aug 26, 2026
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