Yaoundé in January
7.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
30°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
8Rainy days (40 mm)
11:48 hDaylight
06:29Sunrise · 18:17 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.9 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 January?
Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Yaoundé?
The best months are January, December, February.