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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 40/100

Bata in May

Mixed · 40/100Beach 60/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation331 mm28 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
1.86° N, 9.77° EElevation 13 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goBata · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40May
Best timeJul–Sep
May: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Bata averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 331 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is cooler again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 40/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Bata. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 18:24 local time, giving 12 h 12 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 40/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%66%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%48%

Beach score this month: 60/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Equatorial Guinea's best in May

Where to go in May
Malabo
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Malabo

Bioko Norte
28°May high
27wet days
42score
Malabo
Luba
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Luba

Bioko Sur
28°May high
28wet days
41score
Luba
·Questions

Bata in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Bata?

May scores 40/100 for Bata, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 28 wet days.

How warm is Bata in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Bata in May?

Bata receives about 331 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 28 days.

Can you swim in Bata in May?

The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.