Average Monthly Sunshine in Yaoundé

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Yaoundé receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Yaoundé varies. It peaks at 183 hours in December and drops to 84 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 1750 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Yaoundé’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Yaoundé enjoys an average of 1750 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Yaoundé’s wettest month, receives 61 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Yaoundé Precipitation page.