Yaoundé in August
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very wet: about 23 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
23Rainy days (121 mm)
12:08 hDaylight
06:14Sunrise · 18:22 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very wet: about 23 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 20°C | 40 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| February | 31°C | 21°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 30°C | 21°C | 128 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 29°C | 21°C | 170 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 29°C | 21°C | 172 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 27°C | 20°C | 150 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 26°C | 20°C | 120 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 26°C | 20°C | 121 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 27°C | 20°C | 184 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 27°C | 20°C | 244 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 28°C | 20°C | 172 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 28°C | 20°C | 53 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Yaoundé in August?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Yaoundé?
The best months are January, December, February.