When is the best time to go to Yaoundé
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Yaoundé, Cameroon. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Yaoundé
Yaoundé weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Yaoundé are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 19mm | 6.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in January in Yaoundé is characteristically hot, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Yaoundé, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Yaoundé and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 50mm | 6.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
February in Yaoundé is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Yaoundé.
February is in the winter in Yaoundé and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 50mm 1.9 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 141mm | 5.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Yaoundé is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yaoundé for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Yaoundé and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 180mm | 6hrs | 12.9hrs |
Yaoundé's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Yaoundé.
April is in the spring in Yaoundé and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 209mm | 5.9hrs | 13hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Yaoundé and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yaoundé for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Yaoundé and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 209mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 157mm | 4.6hrs | 12.7hrs |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Yaoundé during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yaoundé for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Yaoundé and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 83mm | 3.3hrs | 12.7hrs |
July in Yaoundé is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Yaoundé.
July is in the summer in Yaoundé and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 108mm | 3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Yaoundé is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Yaoundé.
August is in the summer in Yaoundé and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 250mm | 3.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
Yaoundé's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yaoundé for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Yaoundé and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 250mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Yaoundé weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 302mm | 4.6hrs | 13hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Yaoundé and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yaoundé for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Yaoundé and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 302mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 113mm | 6.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
Yaoundé's weather in November is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Yaoundé.
November is in the fall / autumn in Yaoundé and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 22mm | 6.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
December in Yaoundé is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Yaoundé, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Yaoundé and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Yaoundé with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Yaoundé weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 302mm 11.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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