Cameroon weather in January
Planning a journey to Cameroon this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cameroon in January?
January in Cameroon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Limbe at 29°C to very warm in Yoko at 34°C. At night it cools down to 19°C in Yoko and 24°C in Limbe. 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ngaoundere with an average of 0.1 mm to high rainfall in Kribi with 125 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Douala typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Meanwhile, Douala enjoys approximately 194 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cameroon in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cameroon climate page.
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Average weather in Douala
In January Douala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Yaoundé
In January Yaoundé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kribi
In January Kribi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Limbe
In January Limbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bamenda
In January Bamenda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Cameroon?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Cameroon with overall pleasant weather in Douala.
Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Douala. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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