Weather in April in Cameroon
Are you planning a trip a to Cameroon in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Cameroon in April?
April in Cameroon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Bamenda at 27°C to very warm in Edéa at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Edéa and 17°C in Bamenda. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ngaoundere with an average of 159 mm to heavy rainfall in Bamenda with 312 mm.Average sunshine
The city Douala usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cameroon in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cameroon climate page.
Where to go in Cameroon in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Cameroon?
Douala
In April Douala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Yaoundé
In April Yaoundé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kribi
In April Kribi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Limbe
In April Limbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bamenda
In April Bamenda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Cameroon?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Cameroon with often poor weather in Douala.
On average, the best time to visit Cameroon is in January with generally pleasant weather in Douala. The weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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