Climate Insights for Yaoundé

The climate in Yaoundé is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1800mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 265mm 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 is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1800mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 150mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 265mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 250mm 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 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Yaoundé, which began on June 21, 2026. Yaoundé sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in October near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

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 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 52mm 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 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.