Yaoundé Climate by Month
Yaoundé has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Yaoundé experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in February to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 20°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Yaoundé has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1676 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Yaoundé shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 243 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 43 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Yaoundé serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Yaoundé.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Yaoundé ranges from 1°C in January to 2°C in February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Yaoundé in Cameroon
Yaoundé has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 31°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, May, June, September, October and November.
February has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 243 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 183 hours of sunshine.
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