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Cameroon's national averages run from 28 °C in August to 33 °C in March, with rainfall between 16 mm in January and 254 mm in September and 3.8–9.3 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, November and December. Its 10 regions span 28–35 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Yaoundé
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Douala
- Area
- 463,871 km²
Best months to visit
When Cameroon shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0 | 18.7 | 16.7 | 33.4 |
| February | 33.3 | 20.3 | 18.3 | 35.2 |
| March | 33.4 | 22.2 | 21.0 | 35.3 |
| April | 32.2 | 22.5 | 21.5 | 34.1 |
| May | 31.0 | 22.2 | 21.2 | 33.0 |
| June | 29.2 | 21.4 | 20.4 | 31.2 |
| July | 27.8 | 21.1 | 20.4 | 29.6 |
| August | 27.7 | 20.9 | 20.3 | 29.4 |
| September | 28.4 | 20.8 | 20.2 | 30.1 |
| October | 29.3 | 20.9 | 20.2 | 31.1 |
| November | 30.7 | 20.2 | 19.1 | 31.9 |
| December | 31.4 | 19.2 | 17.6 | 32.7 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 16 |
| February | 23 |
| March | 84 |
| April | 135 |
| May | 170 |
| June | 194 |
| July | 216 |
| August | 225 |
| September | 254 |
| October | 230 |
| November | 92 |
| December | 26 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.3 |
| February | 9.0 |
| March | 7.4 |
| April | 6.4 |
| May | 5.7 |
| June | 4.9 |
| July | 3.9 |
| August | 3.8 |
| September | 4.4 |
| October | 5.4 |
| November | 7.4 |
| December | 8.7 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 | 6.1 | 8.0 |
| February | 7.2 | 6.2 | 8.5 |
| March | 6.9 | 5.7 | 8.2 |
| April | 6.1 | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| May | 5.5 | 4.4 | 6.7 |
| June | 5.4 | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| July | 5.8 | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| August | 6.2 | 4.5 | 8.2 |
| September | 5.3 | 4.2 | 6.7 |
| October | 5.0 | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| November | 5.8 | 4.7 | 6.9 |
| December | 6.5 | 5.6 | 7.6 |
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Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Cameroon
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Cameroon carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Cameroon, in order
- JanJanuary32.0°C · 16 mm · 9.3 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 16 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 16 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary33.3°C · 23 mm · 9.0 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 23 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 23 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch33.4°C · 84 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 84 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 84 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril32.2°C · 135 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 135 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 135 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay31.0°C · 170 mm · 5.7 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 170 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 170 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune29.2°C · 194 mm · 4.9 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 194 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 194 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly27.8°C · 216 mm · 3.9 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 216 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 216 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust27.7°C · 225 mm · 3.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 225 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 225 mm of rain and 3.8 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember28.4°C · 254 mm · 4.4 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 254 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 254 mm of rain and 4.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober29.3°C · 230 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 229 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 229 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember30.7°C · 92 mm · 7.4 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 92 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 92 mm of rain and 7.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember31.4°C · 26 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 26 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 26 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
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