Weather in August in Cameroon
Considering a trip to Cameroon this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cameroon in August?
August in Cameroon generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Bamenda to 29°C in Lomie. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Lomie and 16°C in Bamenda. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Douala.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yaoundé with an average of 129 mm to heavy rainfall in Limbe with 518 mm.Average sunshine
Douala experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 55 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at August's conditions in Cameroon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cameroon's yearly weather, check out our Cameroon climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Cameroon?
Douala
In August Douala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yaoundé
In August Yaoundé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kribi
In August Kribi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Limbe
In August Limbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bamenda
In August Bamenda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Cameroon?
In our view, August 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. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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