May · Equatorial Guinea
Best time to visit Bata in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bata in May
Average temperature 25°C, 420 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
3.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 420 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Bata scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 420 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bata is Equatorial Guinea's largest mainland city, with a broad Atlantic waterfront, modern civic spaces, markets, and access to mainland forest routes.
May in Bata — off-season conditions
May averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
420 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 5.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bata in May?
- In May, Bata averages 25°C, 420 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bata?
- May earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bata in May?
- Expect about 420 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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