May weather forecastBafut, Cameroon

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bafut, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and an average high of 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Temperature

May's average high-temperature stands at a still warm 24.7°C (76.5°F), showing little deviation from April's 26.6°C (79.9°F). May nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Humidity

In Bafut, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.

Rainfall

In Bafut, in May, it is raining for 30.2 days, with typically 214mm (8.43") of accumulated precipitation. In Bafut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 252.6 days and collects up to 2095mm (82.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bafut are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Bafut, in May, the average high-temperature is 24.7°C (76.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Bafut, Cameroon, is 86%.

In Bafut, in May, it is raining for 30.2 days, with typically 214mm (8.43") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May in Bafut is 12h and 24min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, in Bafut, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

In Bafut, Cameroon, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

26.6°C

24.7°C

23.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.6km/h

4.2km/h

3.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.7

0.6

0.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average high temperature in May: 24.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (21.6°C).

Average low temperature in May: 15.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (14.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average pressure in May: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average wind speed in May: 3.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (4.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and September (3.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average humidity in May: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (41%).

Average rainfall in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average rainfall in May: 214mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (356mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average rainfall days in May: 30.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average daylight in May: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average sunshine days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Bafut, Cameroon

Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (6km).