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Douala in May
The weather in May
In May, Douala averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 274 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 62%.
Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is cooler again by about 1.3°. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 36/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Douala. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, July and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 18:27 local time, giving 12 h 18 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 4 minutes over the month.
Why 36/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 55/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Douala this month
Cameroon's best in May
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Douala in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Douala?
May scores 36/100 for Douala, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 29 wet days.
How warm is Douala in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 24°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Douala in May?
Douala receives about 274 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 29 days.
Can you swim in Douala in May?
The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.