Cameroon in May

National Day (20 May) in Yaoundé; Tabaski around 27 May 2026 (check).

• Coast · Douala, Kribi, Limberainy

  Hot and humid all year; Douala takes about 4 m of rain, mostly July–September. December–February is beach season at Kribi.

• Centre and South forest · Yaoundé, Ebolowa, Campo, Djarainy

  Two rainy seasons (March–June, September–November) with a short dry spell in July–August.

• Western highlands · Dschang, Bafoussam, Foumbanrainy

  Cool evenings at 1,200–1,600 m; muddy side roads in the rains.

• Adamawa plateau · Ngaoundérérainy

  Grassland at about 1,100 m; the end of the railway from Yaoundé.

• Sahelian north · Garoua, Maroua (under travel advice)hot

  Shown for completeness; most of the north is under advice against travel.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Labour Day

  1 May

  Parades; offices closed.

• National Day (Fête nationale)

  20 May

  Military parade in Yaoundé; central roads closed, offices shut.

• Ascension Day

  May (moves yearly)

  Public holiday.

• Eid al-Adha (Tabaski)

  About 27 May 2026 (lunar — check)

  Sheep markets, travel to home towns; buses full.

Crowds · Cameroon

Low

Prices · Cameroon

Low

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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