Cameroon weather in October
What is the weather like in Cameroon in October?
The weather conditions in Cameroon in October vary from poor to pleasant depending on the destination.
During October in Cameroon the average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 26°C (78°F) in Bamenda to 30°C (86°F) in Limbe. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Limbe and 17°C (62°F) in Bamenda. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in October varies from heavy in Ngaoundere with an average of 164mm (6.5 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Kribi with 366mm (14 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 132 hours of sunshine in Douala during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Cameroon, check out the map below.
Where to go in Cameroon in October
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Popular destinations in Cameroon
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Cameroon?
Average weather in Douala
In October Douala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) 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 (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (67°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kribi
In October Kribi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) 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 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) 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 26°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (62°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Cameroon?
In our opinion October is not the best time to visit Cameroon with commonly poor weather in Douala.
On average the best time to visit Cameroon is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Douala.
The worst months are April, May, June, August, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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