May · Equatorial Guinea
Best time to visit Bioko in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bioko in May
Average temperature 20°C, 296 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 296 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Bioko scores 4.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 296 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bioko is Equatorial Guinea's volcanic island, rising from the Gulf of Guinea through rainforest, black-sand coast, crater lakes, and protected mountain habitat.
May in Bioko: expect compromises
May averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
296 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8/10 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. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? January scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bioko in May?
- In May, Bioko averages 20°C, 296 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bioko?
- May earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bioko in May?
- Expect about 296 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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