Best time to visit Cameroon

While Cameroon is a popular destination to visit all year round, June-July is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 36℃ (97℉) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The average Yaoundé temperatures in winter reach lows of around 23℃ (74℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 23℃ (73℉). Other areas in Cameroon can sometimes get even colder than this – You can check out the climates of other popular destinations below.

The sun stays up the longest in Cameroon in December, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in July, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

Below you’ll find loads more detailed information about when to travel to Cameroon, including a monthly climate breakdown for the top destinations and loads of tools and recommendations to help you find flights and accommodation to suit your budget.