Yaoundé weather in August (Cameroon)

Planning a trip to Yaoundé in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Yaoundé typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Yaoundé in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 84 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. January, February, June, July, August, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yaoundé climate page with graphs.

 

Yaoundé, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 84 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cameroon in August

Find out more about the weather in Cameroon in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Yaoundé in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Cameroon? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Cameroon. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.