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Yaoundé weather forecast — today & tomorrow

26°

Overcast

High: 26° · Low: 19° · Feels like 29°

Rain expected around 15:00. Gusts up to 28 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 84% 26°
15:00 90% 26°
16:00 92% 25°
17:00 90% 24°
18:00 84% 24°
19:00 73% 22°
20:00 53% 22°
21:00 29% 21°
22:00 10% 21°
23:00 2% 21°
00:00 1% 21°
01:00 · 20°
02:00 · 20°
03:00 · 20°
04:00 · 20°
05:00 · 20°
06:00 · 20°
07:00 · 20°
08:00 2% 22°
09:00 7% 23°
10:00 14% 24°
11:00 28% 24°
12:00 45% 25°
13:00 59% 26°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    30° / 20°
    Precipitation
    2 mm · 92%
    Wind
    11 km/h W
    UV index
    8 · High
    Sun
    6:11 / 18:29

Details

Air quality
21 Fair
PM2.5 3 · PM10 3

Yaoundé's Climate

Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, sits on hilly inland highlands at around 750 m in Central Africa, near the equator, giving it a warm, humid tropical climate tempered by its elevation. Temperatures stay remarkably steady, with daytime highs typically 27–29°C and cooler nights of 18–20°C throughout the year. It has two distinct rainy seasons: a lighter one from March to June and a heavier one from September to November, separated by a short dry season in December–February and a drier spell in July–August. Late-afternoon thunderstorms and showers are common, with high humidity and frequent cloud cover.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Yaoundé?

The dry season from December to February is most comfortable: less rain, clearer skies and more sunshine, making travel and sightseeing easier.

Is Yaoundé hot?

Thanks to its roughly 750 m elevation, it stays mild: daytime highs of about 27–29°C and cool nights of 18–20°C year-round, less oppressive than the coast.

How many rainy seasons does Yaoundé have?

Two: a lighter rainy season from about March to June and a heavier one from September to November, with rainfall peaking in October.

When during the day does it rain in Yaoundé?

Mostly in the afternoon and evening as thunderstorms and showers; mornings tend to be drier and are the best time for outdoor activities.

Nearby locations

Douala

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