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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 42/100

Obala in May

Mixed · 42/100
High / low29° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation183 mm28 wet days
Cloud cover54%monthly average
4.17° N, 11.53° EElevation 542 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goObala · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42May
Best timeJan · Jul · Dec
May: high / low29° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Obala averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 183 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 wet days, with average cloud cover near 54%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change.

May scores 42/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Obala. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, July and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 18:20 local time, giving 12 h 18 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 42/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%64%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%60%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Obala this month

Soa
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Soa

Centre · 22 km S
28°May high
27wet days
45score
Soa
Yaoundé
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Yaoundé

Centre · 33 km S
27°May high
27wet days
44score
Yaoundé
Mbandjock
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Mbandjock

Centre · 51 km NE
29°May high
29wet days
41score
Mbandjock
ivTop of the table

Cameroon's best in May

Where to go in May
Dschang
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Dschang

West
24°May high
29wet days
52score
Dschang
Bafoussam
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2

Bafoussam

West
25°May high
29wet days
51score
Bafoussam
Mbouda
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3

Mbouda

West
25°May high
29wet days
51score
Mbouda
Buea
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4

Buea

South-West
25°May high
29wet days
50score
Buea
·Questions

Obala in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Obala?

May scores 42/100 for Obala, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 28 wet days.

How warm is Obala in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 22°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Obala in May?

Obala receives about 183 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 28 days.