Cameroon

Cameroon Weather in September

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

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Douala Yaoundé Kribi Limbe

Planning a trip to Cameroon this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cameroon in September

September in Cameroon generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Bamenda to 30°C (86°F) in Edéa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Edéa and 16°C (61°F) in Bamenda. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lomie with an average of 164 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Limbe with 481 mm (19 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in September. Douala sees roughly 91 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Cameroon in September

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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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Cameroon?

Temperature range in Cameroon (September)

Precipitation variation in Cameroon (September)

Douala

In September Douala 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 poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
91 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
375 mm (15 in)
374 mm (15 in)
361 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
27 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Douala →

Yaoundé

In September Yaoundé generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
84 hours
105 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Yaoundé →

Kribi

In September Kribi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
299 mm (12 in)
367 mm (14 in)
342 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kribi →

Limbe

In September Limbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
91 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
518 mm (20 in)
481 mm (19 in)
447 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Limbe →

Bamenda

In September Bamenda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
137 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
353 mm (14 in)
413 mm (16 in)
329 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bamenda →

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In our records: Cameroon September extremes

Notable September records observed across cities in Cameroon in our climate database (1992 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest September daytime high in Cameroon was 16°C (61°F) in Bamenda on September 3, 2014.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Douala 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 374 mm (15 in)
Yaoundé 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
Kribi 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 367 mm (14 in)
Limbe 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 481 mm (19 in)
Bamenda 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 413 mm (16 in)
Ngaoundere 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 354 mm (14 in)

Cameroon weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cameroon in September?

Expect poor weather across Cameroon in September. The popular destination of Douala averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Cameroon in September?

Daytime temperatures in Douala peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in September, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does Cameroon get a lot of rain in September?

Rainfall in Cameroon peaks during September. Douala averages roughly 374 mm (15 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Cameroon?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Douala, September may not be the ideal time to visit Cameroon.

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