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 high | 30°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 13 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.