Yaounde, Cameroon Weather
Yaounde hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 80°F (26°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 80°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Yaounde weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Yaounde looks mist, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 66°. There is a 79% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Yaounde 14-day forecast
About the weather in Yaounde
Located in Cameroon, Yaounde experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 88°F (31°C) in February and dip to about 80°F (26°C) in July, with around 70.6 inches (1794 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Yaounde weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 80°F (26°C)
- Record high: 93°F (34°C) · Record low: 59°F (15°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (10.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 70°F (21°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 80°F (26°C) and lows around 68°F (20°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 93°F (34°C) and dropped as low as 59°F (15°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 11.2 inches (285 mm) of rain over 29 days, while January is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Yaounde runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 68 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Yaounde is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 77 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Yaounde brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 78 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Yaounde is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Yaounde by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86° | 69° | 5 | 0.8 in | 10.0 h/day | 74% |
| February | 88° | 70° | 7 | 1.6 in | 9.8 h/day | 74% |
| March | 85° | 70° | 19 | 5.1 in | 8.6 h/day | 82% |
| April | 83° | 69° | 23 | 6.6 in | 8.5 h/day | 86% |
| May | 82° | 69° | 26 | 8.2 in | 8.6 h/day | 88% |
| June | 80° | 68° | 26 | 7.7 in | 8.3 h/day | 88% |
| July | 80° | 68° | 26 | 6.3 in | 7.8 h/day | 87% |
| August | 80° | 67° | 25 | 5.8 in | 7.5 h/day | 86% |
| September | 80° | 68° | 28 | 9.2 in | 7.8 h/day | 89% |
| October | 80° | 68° | 29 | 11.2 in | 7.7 h/day | 90% |
| November | 81° | 68° | 21 | 6.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 88% |
| December | 83° | 69° | 7 | 1.6 in | 9.9 h/day | 79% |