Cameroon weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Cameroon this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Cameroon in October?
October in Cameroon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Bamenda at 25°C to very warm in Edéa at 30°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Edéa and 16°C in Bamenda. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lomie with an average of 188 mm to heavy rainfall in Limbe with 447 mm. The city Douala usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Cameroon for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cameroon climate page.
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Popular destinations in Cameroon
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Average weather in Douala
In October Douala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Yaoundé
In October Yaoundé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kribi
In October Kribi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Limbe
In October Limbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bamenda
In October Bamenda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°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 October the best time to visit Cameroon?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Cameroon due to the typically poor weather in Douala.
On average, the best time to visit Cameroon is in January with generally pleasant weather in Douala. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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