April · Cameroon
Best time to visit Yaoundé in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Yaoundé in April
Average temperature 25°C, 139 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Yaoundé scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 139 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Yaounde, Cameroon's hill capital, spreads over green ridges with a basilica, museums and a busy central market.
April in Yaoundé — middling scores, decent value
April averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
At 139 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Yaoundé in April?
- In April, Yaoundé averages 25°C, 139 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Yaoundé?
- April earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Yaoundé in April?
- Expect about 139 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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