What’s the climate like in Cameroon?
The current climate of Cameroon features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cameroon in recent years was 38°C in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in July 2017.
On average, Cameroon receives 1640 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Cameroon?
The best time to visit Cameroon for sunny weather is January through March and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cameroon. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Cameroon
The climate table of Cameroon shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 17 | 53 | 115 | 150 | 188 | 162 | 182 | 130 | 199 | 254 | 154 | 36 |
UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in July
- Precipitation: 1640 mm per year, averaging 137 mm per month
- Driest months: 17 mm in January, 36 mm in December and 53 mm in February
- Wettest months: 254 mm in October, 199 mm in September and 188 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Cameroon
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cameroon. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cameroon
This graph shows how much precipitation Cameroon gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cameroon
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cameroon. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cameroon
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cameroon. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cameroon
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cameroon over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Cameroon by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cameroon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.