Yaoundé weather in January

January in Yaoundé: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Yaoundé · #240 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 75/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Yaoundé climate normals — January

Daytime high30°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low22°C / 71°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall26 mm / 1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days6 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point18°C / 65°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)87🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Yaoundé in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Yaoundé?
January in Yaoundé: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Yaoundé on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
What is the weather like in Yaoundé in January?
In January, Yaoundé averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 21.5°C, with about 25.8 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Yaoundé in January?
Yaoundé has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 87 in January.

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