October · Cameroon
Best time to visit Yaoundé in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Yaoundé in October
Average temperature 24°C, 243 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
4.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 243 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Yaoundé scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 243 mm of rain, and roughly 17 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.
October in Yaoundé: expect compromises
October averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
243 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 12th 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 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Yaoundé in October?
- In October, Yaoundé averages 24°C, 243 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Yaoundé?
- October earns a 4.7/10 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 October?
- Expect about 243 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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