Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Yaoundé with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Yaoundé in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Yaoundé with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 21°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Yaoundé will be around 32°C, with nights close to 20°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 17 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 22% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Yaoundé. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Yaoundé in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
17 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Yaoundé?
January is a fantastic month to be in Yaoundé for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Yaoundé in January
With 36°C, Yaoundé hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Yaoundé
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Yaoundé, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Yaoundé
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Yaoundé, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Yaoundé.
Daily UV Index in January in Yaoundé
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Yaoundé, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Yaoundé Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Yaoundé, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Yaoundé Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Yaoundé, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Yaoundé
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Average Weather in Yaoundé by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yaoundé. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
