CameroonAverage weather for Yaoundé in May
It's hot in May in Yaoundé with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Yaoundé with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 21°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Yaoundé is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In May, there is an average of 188 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Yaoundé in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
30°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
31°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
29°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
188 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
27 days | 14 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Yaoundé?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Yaoundé. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2014, Yaoundé reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Yaoundé
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Yaoundé, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Yaoundé
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Yaoundé, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 27 days of precipitation in Yaoundé.
Daily UV index in May in Yaoundé
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Yaoundé, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Yaoundé over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Yaoundé, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Yaoundé over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Yaoundé, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Yaoundé
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Average weather in Yaoundé by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yaoundé. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
