Climate guide for Cameroon

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01 · Cameroon

About Cameroon

Cameroon runs from the Sahel and Lake Chad in the north through volcanic highlands and rainforest to the Atlantic coast, a range often called Africa in miniature. Mount Cameroon, the beaches around Limbe and Kribi, and the wildlife reserves of the north are among its best-known features. The dry months from November to February are the most comfortable in the north and on the coast, the southern rains are long and heavy, and the far north is hottest just before the rains.

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Weather

Cameroon: weather by month

Warmest month: February (25°C). Wettest: October (294 mm). Best overall score: December (8.9/10).

MonthAvg tempRainSunny daysScore
January24°C8 mm318.8/10
February25°C17 mm288.5/10
March24°C116 mm266.4/10
April23°C185 mm255.6/10
May23°C213 mm255.5/10
June22°C196 mm236.0/10
July22°C122 mm257.0/10
August22°C128 mm246.9/10
September22°C226 mm225.8/10
October22°C294 mm235.6/10
November23°C143 mm276.3/10
December24°C25 mm308.9/10
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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target December, January, February — that is where comfort scores peak (8.9/10). May is the weakest month at 5.5/10.
02Weather & what to pack
December averages 24°C with 25 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target July — 7.0/10 with lighter demand than December.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Cameroon?
The best time to visit depends on where you go. Douala: January & December; Yaoundé: January & December.
Which month is best overall in Cameroon?
Averaged across our 2 destinations in Cameroon, the strongest months are December, January, February. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Cameroon does bestime.to cover?
We currently score 2 destinations in Cameroon: Douala, Yaoundé.
How are the Cameroon travel scores calculated?
Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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