May weather forecastPou, Cameroon

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pou, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.4°C (61.5°F) and 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Pou records an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F), almost identical to April's 27.8°C (82°F). During the nights in May, Pou observes an average low-temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Pou, Cameroon, during May, the rain falls for 29.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 169mm (6.65") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 255.5 rainfall days, and 1623mm (63.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pou, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Pou is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Updated: Aug 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.2°C (79.2°F) and 16.4°C (61.5°F) respectively. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 84%.

In Pou, during May, the rain falls for 29.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 169mm (6.65") of precipitation.

In Pou, the average day length in May is 12h and 23min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

27.8°C

26.2°C

24.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.8km/h

4.6km/h

4.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.6

0.5

0.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Pou, Cameroon

Average high temperature in May: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (23.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 16.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is November (15.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Pou, Cameroon

Average pressure in May: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Pou, Cameroon

Average wind speed in May: 4.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and September (3.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Pou, Cameroon

Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (43%).

Average rainfall in May
Pou, Cameroon

Average rainfall in May: 169mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (269mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Pou, Cameroon

Average rainfall days in May: 29.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (2.9 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
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 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pou, Cameroon

Average sunshine days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Pou, Cameroon

Average UV index in May: 5

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