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Mbigou Weather in May

Mbigou in May

The short of it: Mbigou in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 20° · rain 190 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Mbigou brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 20°, with about 190 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 190 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Mbigou runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Ndindi, 20 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Mbigou, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 44 mm less rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
3 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NdindiNgouni20 km NE28°19°187 mm
MimongoNgouni46 km NW29°21°201 mm
LébambaNgouni60 km SW31°22°162 mm
MalingaNgouni67 km SSE29°21°159 mm
NdendéNgouni82 km SW32°23°143 mm
PanaOgooué-Lolo84 km ENE28°20°164 mm
DiveniéNiari89 km SSE30°22°138 mm
MouilaNgouni95 km W32°23°170 mm

The Almanac · Mbigou Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 190 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Mbigou by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°20°158 mm4 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
February29°20°202 mm4 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
March29°20°248 mm4 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April29°20°234 mm4 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
May28°20°190 mm3 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
June26°19°17 mm3 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°17°3.0 mm3 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°18°5.0 mm4 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°19°63 mm4 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October28°20°321 mm4 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
November28°19°369 mm4 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
December28°20°217 mm4 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mbigou in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mbigou in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 190 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Mbigou?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Mbigou in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Mbigou in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mbigou in May?

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

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