Cameroon weather in March
What is the weather like in Cameroon in March?
The weather conditions in Cameroon in March vary from unpleasant to pleasant depending on the destination.
During March in Cameroon, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Koundja with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Douala with 33°C (91°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Douala and 17°C (63°F) in Koundja. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in March varies from moderate in Ngaoundere with an average of 39mm (1.5inch) of rainfall to heavy in Kribi with 199mm (7.8inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 170 hours of sunshine in Douala during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Cameroon.
Where to go in Cameroon in March





Popular destinations in Cameroon
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Cameroon?
Average weather in Douala
In March Douala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Yaoundé
In March Yaoundé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Kribi
In March Kribi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Limbe
In March Limbe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in 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.
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Is March the best time to go to Cameroon?
In our opinion March is a good time to visit Cameroon with commonly tolerable weather in Douala.
On average the best time to visit Cameroon is in December with generally perfect weather in Douala.
The worst months are April, May, June, July, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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