Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Yaoundé.
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Yaoundé, Cameroon, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 29°C (84°F), peaking in February at 32°C (90°F) and dipping in July to 28°C (82°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 1676 mm (66 in) annually. October is the wettest month. December is the sunniest month, averaging 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Yaoundé - and find the best time to visit.
With minimal seasonal shifts, Yaoundé experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in February to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 21°C (70°F) in February to around 20°C (68°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Yaoundé has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1676 mm (66 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Yaoundé shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 243 mm (9.6 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 43 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Yaoundé Precipitation page.
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.
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.
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, May, October, November and December to 2 m/s (4 knots) in February, March, April, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June, July, August and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Yaoundé. In contrast, April tends to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 28°C (82°F) in July to 32°C (90°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 20°C (68°F) to 21°C (70°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1676 mm (66 in). October is the wettest month with 243 mm (9.6 in), while January is the driest with 43 mm (1.7 in).
Yaoundé receives around 1,750 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 183 hours, while August is the cloudiest with just 84 hours.
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