Yaoundé weather in May
May in Yaoundé: hot, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Yaoundé · #518 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Yaoundé climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 187 mm / 7.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yaoundé in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Yaoundé?
- May in Yaoundé: hot, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Yaoundé on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Yaoundé in May?
- In May, Yaoundé averages a daily high of 28.2°C and a low of 21.2°C, with about 187.1 mm of rain over roughly 24.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yaoundé in May?
- Yaoundé has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in May.