Climate normals · 1970–2000
Yaoundé Climate
Yaoundé is a city in Cameroon (11) with a population of about 1,299,369. Its average annual temperature is 23.9°C (75°F), with roughly 1637 mm of rain per year.
23.9°C
Avg Temp
1637
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Yaoundé Climate
Yaoundé has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) and receives about 1637 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
23.9°C
Avg Temp
1637
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 76° | 21 mm |
| February | 25° / 78° | 49 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 139 mm |
| April | 25° / 77° | 182 mm |
| May | 24° / 76° | 220 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 160 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 80 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 112 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 249 mm |
| October | 23° / 74° | 299 mm |
| November | 24° / 75° | 104 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 22 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Yaoundé
The most comfortable months to visit Yaoundé are typically December, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 19°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Yaoundé are typically December, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Yaoundé, Cameroon has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C and about 1637 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Yaoundé average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.