Yaoundé weather in March (Cameroon)

What can you expect from the weather in Yaoundé during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Yaoundé generally has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can drop to 21°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Yaoundé in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, June, July, August, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yaoundé, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 172 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cameroon in March

Find out more about the weather in Cameroon in March 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 March?

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 March.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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