The climate of Yaoundé

The current climate in Yaoundé features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Yaoundé in recent years was 38°C in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in July 2017.

Rainfall amount

On average, Yaoundé receives 1640 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Yaoundé?

The best time to visit Yaoundé for sunny weather is January through March and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Yaoundé. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Yaoundé

The climate table of Yaoundé shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 32 32 31 31 30 29 27 28 29 29 30 31
Temp. min (°C) 20 21 21 21 21 21 20 21 21 21 21 20
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Precipitation (mm) 17 53 115 150 188 162 182 130 199 254 154 36
UV Index 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Yaoundé

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Yearly Temperature in Yaoundé

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Yaoundé

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Yaoundé

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Yaoundé

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Average weather in Yaoundé by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yaoundé. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.