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Cameroon in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Cameroon in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Warmest
36°
Garoua
Coolest
26°
Buea
Driest
68 mm
Maroua
Warmest sea
29°
Kribi
Best places in Cameroon in May
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Yaoundé
Centre · Cameroon
29° / 20° 220 mm May
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Limbe
South-West Region · Cameroon
29° / 21° 279 mm May
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Buea
South-West Region · Cameroon
26° / 18° 279 mm May
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Bafoussam
West Region · Cameroon
28° / 19° 185 mm May
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Foumban
West Region · Cameroon
27° / 18° 182 mm May
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Kribi
South · Cameroon
30° / 23° 298 mm May
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Ngaoundéré
Adamaoua Region · Cameroon
28° / 17° 180 mm May
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Bafang
West Region · Cameroon
27° / 19° 196 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limbe | 29° | 21° | 279 mm | — | 65 |
| Buea | 26° | 18° | 279 mm | — | 65 |
| Foumban | 27° | 18° | 182 mm | — | 65 |
| Kribi | 30° | 23° | 298 mm | 29° | 65 |
| Bafoussam | 28° | 19° | 185 mm | — | 62 |
| Bafang | 27° | 19° | 196 mm | — | 62 |
| Ngaoundéré | 28° | 17° | 180 mm | — | 60 |
| Nkongsamba | 28° | 20° | 216 mm | — | 58 |
| Bamenda | 28° | 19° | 183 mm | — | 56 |
| Dschang | 29° | 20° | 185 mm | — | 55 |
| Yaoundé | 29° | 20° | 220 mm | — | 54 |
| Ebolowa | 29° | 20° | 234 mm | — | 52 |
| Douala | 31° | 23° | 270 mm | — | 42 |
| Maroua | 36° | 23° | 68 mm | — | 40 |
| Edéa | 31° | 23° | 268 mm | — | 40 |
| Garoua | 36° | 25° | 119 mm | — | 32 |
FAQ
What is the weather like in Cameroon in May?
Average daytime highs range from 26° in Buea to 36° in Garoua.
Where is it warmest in Cameroon in May?
Garoua is the warmest of the main destinations, with average highs of 36°.
Can you swim in Cameroon in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Kribi at about 29°.