Climate of Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
Point-value climate at Yaoundé (Centre, Cameroon). Population approximately 1,611,000.
Located in Centre, Cameroon, Yaoundé has a tropical climate. Population approximately 1,611,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in July to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in February, with rainfall varying from 22 mm / 0.9 in (January) to 301 mm / 11.9 in (October) — about 1648 mm / 64.9 in across the year. As the national capital of Cameroon, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Yaoundé's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5°C76.1°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 25.1°C77.2°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.9°C76.8°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.3°C75.7°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.5°C74.3°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.7°C72.9°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 22.9°C73.2°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.2°C73.8°F | 250 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.5°C74.3°F | 301 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.8°C74.8°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.9°C75°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yaoundé?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, December. Yaoundé's warmest month is February at an average of 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 22 mm / 0.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Yaoundé?
Yaoundé, in Centre, Cameroon, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in July to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1648 mm / 64.9 in, with the wettest month being October (301 mm / 11.9 in) and the driest January (22 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Yaoundé in February?
The average temperature in Yaoundé in February is 25.4°C / 77.7°F, with rainfall of about 49 mm / 1.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Yaoundé?
The driest month in Yaoundé is January, with about 22 mm / 0.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Yaoundé?
The wettest month in Yaoundé is October, with approximately 301 mm / 11.9 in of average monthly rainfall.