Pointe-Noire Weather in May

What's the weather like in Pointe-Noire (Congo) in May 2024?

The climate in Pointe-Noire during May can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Pointe-Noire and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Pointe-Noire weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Nightly temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Average temperature 26.1°C 79°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 61 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 3.6kph 2 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pointe-Noire with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Pointe-Noire

Pointe-Noire average temperature in May

May rainfall

Pointe-Noire average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Pointe-Noire average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pointe-Noire in May 2024.

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Pointe-Noire weather stats

Pointe-Noire weather statistics
Hottest month: March 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: February 7.5hrs
Coldest month: July 24.9°C 76.8°F
Wettest month: March 210mm 8.3ins
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