Yaounde Weather in May
Cameroon · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (80°F)
Avg low21°C (69°F)
Rainfall144 mm (5.7 in)
RatingPoor 2.9/10
Expect hot days in Yaounde in May: the average high is 27°C (80°F) and the average low is 21°C (69°F). The month is wet, with about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain spread over 26 days. Humidity averages 88%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Yaounde?
May is not the best time to visit Yaounde (2.9/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in December and January.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (80°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 21°C (69°F) |
| Daily mean | 23°C (74°F) |
| Rainfall | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 26 |
| Humidity | 88% |
| Cloud cover | 82% |
| Daylight | 12.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 3.1 km/h |
| vs April | About as warm as April, with 12 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Yaounde in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Yaounde weather in other months
Jan29°C / 19°C11 mmExcellentFeb29°C / 20°C32 mmGoodMar28°C / 21°C113 mmPoorApr27°C / 21°C156 mmPoorMay27°C / 21°C144 mmPoorJun26°C / 20°C120 mmPoorJul26°C / 19°C116 mmPoorAug26°C / 19°C164 mmPoorSep26°C / 19°C225 mmPoorOct26°C / 20°C234 mmPoorNov27°C / 20°C118 mmPoorDec28°C / 19°C18 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit YaoundeJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Douala30°C · 187 mm
- Ciudad de la Paz27°C · 180 mm
- Libreville28°C · 182 mm
- Aba30°C · 186 mm
- Port Harcourt30°C · 205 mm
- Onitsha30°C · 162 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.