Yaoundé weather in October (Cameroon)

How's the weather trend in Yaoundé as October approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Yaoundé tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 28°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Yaoundé in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 243 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Past climate data indicates that roughly 24 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 132 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Yaoundé. January, February, June, July, August, November and December typically offer 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 October

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 243 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 132 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cameroon in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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