Climate Insights for Yaoundé

The climate in Yaoundé is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,573 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 251 mm of rainfall. Yaoundé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Yaoundé is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 61.9 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 9.9 in of rainfall. Yaoundé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Yaoundé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 32°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Yaoundé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 89°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 74°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Yaoundé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,573 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 131 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 251 mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 27 mm. That's 224 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Yaoundé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.9 in of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.1 in. That's 8.8 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Yaoundé is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yaoundé is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Yaoundé is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while October is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Yaoundé is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while October is the coldest period with lows dropping to 69°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yaoundé based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yaoundé based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.