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Best time to visit Yaoundé

Go inJanuary and July–August

Check current travel advice for the English-speaking regions.

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Yaoundé month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGreat29°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
FebruaryGood30°CWetQuietCheapestMount Cameroon Race of Hope
MarchGood29°CWetQuietCheapest–
AprilMixed29°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MayGood28°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JuneGreat27°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyGreat26°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
AugustGreat26°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGreat27°CWetQuietCheapest–
OctoberGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
NovemberGood28°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
DecemberGreat28°CWetQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Yaoundé

  • February🏟️ Mount Cameroon Race of HopeA race up West Africa’s highest peak.

Good to know

  • The heaviest rain falls in April–May and October–November.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Yaoundé?

The best time to visit Yaoundé is January and July–August. Check current travel advice for the English-speaking regions.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Yaoundé?

Fares to Yaoundé stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Yaoundé busiest?

Yaoundé rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Yaoundé?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and July the coolest at 26°C. The wettest period is February–June and September–December.

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