About Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon, is a country in Central Africa. It shares boundaries with Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Its coastline lies on the Bight of Biafra, part of the Gulf of Guinea, and the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its strategic position at the crossroads between West Africa and Central Africa, it has been categorized as being in both geostrategic locations. Cameroon's population of nearly 31 million people speak 250 native languages, in addition to the national tongues of English and French. The capital city of the country is Yaoundé.
Climate in Yaounde
Warmest February, coolest July, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, March, June, August, November, December.
Monthly climate normals for Yaounde, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 29.7°C | 19.9°C | 21mm | 313h |
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| February | 30.6°C | 21°C | 17mm | 294h |
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| March | 30°C | 21.2°C | 96mm | 281h |
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| April | 28.4°C | 20.6°C | 199mm | 230h |
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| May | 27.9°C | 20.4°C | 245mm | 277h |
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| June | 26.8°C | 20.1°C | 147mm | 268h |
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| July | 25.7°C | 19.4°C | 189mm | 229h |
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| August | 26.5°C | 19.4°C | 131mm | 256h |
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| September | 25.7°C | 19.5°C | 272mm | 209h |
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| October | 26.6°C | 19.6°C | 306mm | 255h |
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| November | 27.2°C | 20.2°C | 130mm | 288h |
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| December | 28.7°C | 20.6°C | 42mm | 326h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Cameroon is a country in Central Africa. Known as "Africa in miniature", the country is known for its geological, linguistic, artistic, and cultural diversity: some 250 languages are spoken in this mid-sized country. Cameroon was colonised by three European countries, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Diy-Gid-Biy
- Dja Faunal Reserve
- Museum of the Bamoun Kings
- Sangha Trinational
Upcoming public holidays
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