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Cameroon Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cameroon in March.

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Planning a journey to Cameroon this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cameroon in March

March in Cameroon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Limbe at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Ngaoundere at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in Ngaoundere and 24°C (75°F) in Limbe. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Cameroon in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ngaoundere with an average of 24 mm (0.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Limbe with 236 mm (9.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Douala typically sees 170 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cameroon — and find the best time to visit. (based on Douala)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cameroon in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cameroon.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cameroon

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Cameroon?

Temperature range in Cameroon (March)

Precipitation variation in Cameroon (March)

Douala

In March Douala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
170 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Douala →

Yaoundé

In March Yaoundé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
172 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Yaoundé →

Kribi

In March Kribi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
269 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Kribi →

Limbe

In March Limbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
170 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
294 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Limbe →

Bamenda

In March Bamenda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
218 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
312 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
12 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Bamenda →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cameroon in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Douala 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)
Yaoundé 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Kribi 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Limbe 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Bamenda 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Ngaoundere 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Cameroon weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cameroon in March?

In March, Cameroon generally has poor weather conditions. Douala sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Cameroon in March?

Average temperatures in Cameroon during March range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Douala.

Does Cameroon get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Douala records an average of 217 mm (8.5 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Cameroon.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Cameroon?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Cameroon due to the typically poor weather in Douala.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly tolerable 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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