Yaoundé Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Yaoundé experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 20°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Yaoundé Precipitation page.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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 86%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in January, May, October, November and December to 2 m/s in February, March, April, June, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
