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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 45/100

Soa in May

Mixed · 45/100
High / low28° / 21°daily averages
Precipitation204 mm27 wet days
Cloud cover52%monthly average
3.98° N, 11.60° EElevation 656 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goSoa · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45May
Best timeJan · Jun · Dec
May: high / low28° / 21°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Soa averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 21° — hot weather by day. Expect around 204 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 52%.

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

May scores 45/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Soa. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, June 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 45/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%70%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%63%

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 Soa this month

Yaoundé
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Yaoundé

Centre · 16 km SW
27°May high
27wet days
44score
Yaoundé
Obala
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Obala

Centre · 22 km N
29°May high
28wet days
42score
Obala
Mbalmayo
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Mbalmayo

Centre · 53 km S
28°May high
27wet days
44score
Mbalmayo
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

Soa in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Soa?

May scores 45/100 for Soa, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 27 wet days.

How warm is Soa in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 21°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Soa in May?

Soa receives about 204 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 27 days.