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May is a poor month in Kouango

Climate Overview

Kouango, Central African Republic in May has hot conditions, with highs reaching 32°C (90°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rain falls on about 13 days this month.

This month falls at the end of Spring. The combination of heat and frequent rain creates tropical monsoon conditions.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 32°C (90°F).

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 97 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 1th, averaging 33°C (91°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 2°C cooler with 2 more rainy days.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
32°C / 24°C
Feels Like
37°C / 29°C
Rain
13 days · 96 mm
Sunshine
9.9h / day
Humidity
74% — Muggy
Wind
10 km/h
Wind Direction
S (185°)
Gusts
25 km/h
Daylight
12.3 h
Cloud Cover
63%
Clear Sky Days
1.4
UV Index
8 — Very High
Dew Point
23°C — Muggy
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:28
Daylight 12.3h
Sunset 17:48

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Rain most often builds later in the day, so mornings are typically the driest window and afternoon showers are more likely.

Recent yearly records for May have stayed close to the long-run average.

Compare Months

January best
Fair
Temp
37°C / 24°C
Feels Like
37°C / 24°C
Rain
1days (3 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
37% Comfortable
UV
8.3 Very High
February
Fair
Temp
37°C / 25°C
Feels Like
39°C / 27°C
Rain
2days (8 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
39% Comfortable
UV
8.9 Very High
March
Poor
Temp
35°C / 26°C
Feels Like
40°C / 29°C
Rain
9days (49 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
59% Moderate
UV
8.9 Very High
April
Poor
Temp
34°C / 25°C
Feels Like
39°C / 29°C
Rain
11days (83 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
8.5 Very High
May
Poor
Temp
32°C / 24°C
Feels Like
37°C / 29°C
Rain
13days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
8 Very High
June
Fair
Temp
31°C / 24°C
Feels Like
36°C / 28°C
Rain
16days (117 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
7.4 Very High
July
Wet
Temp
30°C / 23°C
Feels Like
35°C / 27°C
Rain
22days (162 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
7.6 Very High
August
Wet
Temp
30°C / 23°C
Feels Like
35°C / 27°C
Rain
22days (162 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
7.4 Very High
September
Wet
Temp
30°C / 23°C
Feels Like
36°C / 27°C
Rain
21days (150 mm) Wet
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
8 Very High
October
Wet
Temp
30°C / 23°C
Feels Like
36°C / 27°C
Rain
20days (155 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
7.8 Very High
November
Poor
Temp
32°C / 23°C
Feels Like
37°C / 27°C
Rain
9days (51 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
7.6 Very High
December best
Good
Temp
35°C / 24°C
Feels Like
37°C / 26°C
Rain
1days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
53% Moderate
UV
7.9 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 37°C / 24°C 37°C / 24°C 1days (3 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 37% Comfortable 8.3 Very High Fair View Details
February 37°C / 25°C 39°C / 27°C 2days (8 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 39% Comfortable 8.9 Very High Fair View Details
March 35°C / 26°C 40°C / 29°C 9days (49 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 59% Moderate 8.9 Very High Poor View Details
April 34°C / 25°C 39°C / 29°C 11days (83 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 67% Muggy 8.5 Very High Poor View Details
May 32°C / 24°C 37°C / 29°C 13days (96 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 74% Muggy 8 Very High Poor View Details
June 31°C / 24°C 36°C / 28°C 16days (117 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 78% Humid 7.4 Very High Fair View Details
July 30°C / 23°C 35°C / 27°C 22days (162 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 83% Humid 7.6 Very High Wet View Details
August 30°C / 23°C 35°C / 27°C 22days (162 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 83% Humid 7.4 Very High Wet View Details
September 30°C / 23°C 36°C / 27°C 21days (150 mm) Wet 9.6h Good 82% Humid 8 Very High Wet View Details
October 30°C / 23°C 36°C / 27°C 20days (155 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 81% Humid 7.8 Very High Wet View Details
November 32°C / 23°C 37°C / 27°C 9days (51 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 73% Muggy 7.6 Very High Poor View Details
December best 35°C / 24°C 37°C / 26°C 1days (6 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 53% Moderate 7.9 Very High Good View Details

What to Wear

Light, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen are essential. Opt for loose-fitting clothing in light colors to stay cool.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

UmbrellaWaterproof jacketBreathable clothingSunscreen (SPF 30+)Sun hatSunglassesComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically poor for visiting Kouango, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and around 13 rainy days. Kouango, Central African Republic in May has hot conditions, with highs reaching 32°C (90°F) and afternoons the warmest
Kouango typically sees around 13 rainy days in May with 96 mm (3.8 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights stay pleasantly warm in Kouango during May, around 24°C (76°F). Light evening wear is sufficient.
With highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F) in May, we recommend: Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Kouango. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Kouango during May is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Kouango gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Kouango during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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