May could be a good time to visit Douala, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +30°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in May. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 299 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
299 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Douala has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Douala in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Douala for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +32°C with a maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +33°C.
Is Douala warm or cold in May?
Douala is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +31°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Douala:
Climate in Douala in May
Douala weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+30°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+22°C
+21°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+34°C
+33°C
Rainfall
282 mm
299 mm
298 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
88%
89%
90%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1010 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
14
13
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 282 mm to 299 mm.Humidity rises from 88% to 89%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Douala in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Douala is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Douala based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 184 mm, with a 94% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Douala wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 375 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 71% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Douala?
This is the weather in Douala in May 2024:
1 May
🌧️
+30°C
2 May
🌧️
+28°C
3 May
☁️
+33°C
4 May
🌧️
+32°C
5 May
🌧️
+33°C
6 May
🌧️
+30°C
7 May
🌧️
+31°C
8 May
☀️
+33°C
9 May
🌧️
+33°C
10 May
🌧️
+30°C
11 May
☁️
+33°C
12 May
☁️
+34°C
13 May
☀️
+33°C
14 May
🌧️
+32°C
15 May
🌧️
+31°C
16 May
🌧️
+33°C
17 May
🌧️
+32°C
18 May
☁️
+32°C
19 May
🌧️
+33°C
20 May
🌧️
+31°C
21 May
🌧️
+33°C
22 May
🌧️
+30°C
23 May
☁️
+33°C
24 May
☁️
+33°C
25 May
🌧️
+31°C
26 May
🌧️
+32°C
27 May
🌧️
+30°C
28 May
🌧️
+29°C
29 May
☁️
+30°C
30 May
☁️
+31°C
31 May
🌧️
+33°C
In May 2024 Douala had 2 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 67%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Douala climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Douala in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+29°C) and the highest in 2023 (+31°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 2546 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 3809 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Douala in May:
Is May a good time to visit Douala?
It’s always a good time to visit Douala, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Douala in May?
May is warm in Douala. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Douala rainy in May?
Douala is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Douala in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Douala in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Douala, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
