Our verdict
The best time to visit Cameroon is June-July
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.Quick links: Fast facts / Seasons / Average temperatures / FAQs / Map
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Cameroon seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Cameroon is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Cameroon
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Yaounde | May-July | ↑↓ | 33℃20℃ | 33℃21℃ | 32℃21℃ | 31℃21℃ | 30℃20℃ | 28℃20℃ | 27℃20℃ | 27℃20℃ | 27℃20℃ | 27℃20℃ | 29℃20℃ | 31℃20℃ |
Top FAQs
Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Cameroon: