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Ébolowa Weather in May

Ébolowa in May

The short of it: Ébolowa in May averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 21° · rain 221 mm · daylight 12 h 15 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & December

Thirty years of records give Ébolowa an average May high of 30°, a low of 21° and some 221 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 221 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 15 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and December.

Against its neighbours, Ébolowa runs about middling and drier than most in May. Ngomedzap, 39 km to the N, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Ébolowa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 17 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 15 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NgomedzapCentre39 km N29°20°234 mm
MvanguéSouth41 km E29°20°211 mm
LolodorfSouth59 km NW30°22°271 mm
AmbamSouth59 km SSE30°21°200 mm
Akom IISouth66 km WSW29°21°262 mm
AkonoCentre70 km NNE29°21°223 mm
MakakCentre73 km N29°21°246 mm
OlamzéSouth76 km S29°21°215 mm

The Almanac · Ébolowa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 221 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Ébolowa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°21°26 mm4 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
February30°21°61 mm4 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
March30°21°160 mm5 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April30°21°204 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
May30°21°221 mm4 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
June28°21°155 mm4 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
July27°20°66 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
August27°20°90 mm4 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
September28°20°266 mm4 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October28°20°344 mm4 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
November29°20°160 mm3 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
December29°21°32 mm3 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ébolowa in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ébolowa in May?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 221 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ébolowa?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and December.

How long are the days in Ébolowa in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 15 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Ébolowa in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ébolowa in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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