Our verdict
The best time to visit Yaounde is May-July
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 36℃ (97℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 19℃ (67℉) around August.
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Yaounde, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around December. The wet season in Yaounde usually falls during the months surrounding October each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Below you’ll find loads more detailed information about when to visit Yaounde, including a monthly climate breakdown, what to pack, and loads of tools and recommendations to help you find flights and accommodation to suit your budget.
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Yaounde seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Yaounde as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Yaounde is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Yaounde
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Yaounde for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Yaounde climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Yaounde for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Yaounde in January
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Yaounde in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Yaounde in March
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 92mm (4") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Yaounde in April
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 133mm (5") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Yaounde in May
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 147mm (6") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Yaounde in June
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 83mm (3") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Yaounde in July
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Yaounde in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Yaounde in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 99mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Yaounde in October
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 198mm (8") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Yaounde in November
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 130mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Yaounde in December
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Yaounde in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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