May · Cameroon
Best time to visit Douala in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Douala in May
Average temperature 27°C, 169 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
3.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 169 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Douala scores 3.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 27°C, 169 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Douala is Cameroon's port city on the Wouri estuary, with busy markets and a lively trading and music scene.
May in Douala — off-season conditions
May averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 88%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 169 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? January scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Douala in May?
- In May, Douala averages 27°C, 169 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Douala?
- May earns a 3.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Douala in May?
- Expect about 169 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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