Yaoundé weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was drizzle and 21°C (69°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM, 8 PM (7.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Yaoundé sits 729 m (2,392 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 61%
- Chance of rain
- 55%
- Rain
- 1.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM, 8 PM (7.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr, Aug–Oct
About Yaoundé weather
Is it raining in Yaoundé right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM, 8 PM (7.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Yaoundé this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–29° and lows of 19–20°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Yaoundé lately?
In the past 7 days, Yaoundé had 7 rainy days and 79.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Yaoundé?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Yaoundé weather by month
When is the best time to visit Yaoundé?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Yaoundé is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Aug–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in August to 29°C (85°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Yaoundé?
October is the wettest month, with about 231 mm (9.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Yaoundé?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F).
Does Yaoundé have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr, Aug–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Yaoundé weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months