Centre weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Centre, Cameroon. Like most weather services, we show Centre at one spot: Yaoundé, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM (4.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 65%
- Chance of rain
- 57%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM (4.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr, Aug–Oct
About Yaoundé weather
Is it raining in Yaoundé right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 PM (4.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Yaoundé this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–29° and lows of 19–21°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Yaoundé lately?
In the past 7 days, Yaoundé had 7 rainy days and 79.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Yaoundé?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Centre weather by month
When is the best time to visit Centre?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Centre is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Aug–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in August to 29°C (85°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Centre?
October is the wettest month, with about 231 mm (9.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Centre?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F).
Does Centre have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr, Aug–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Centre weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Yaoundé), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Centre
Weather can differ a lot within Centre: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé | Dec–Feb | Apr, Aug–Oct | 26–29°C | 1,474 mm |
| Mbalmayo | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 26–29°C | 1,527 mm |
| Bafia | Dec–Feb | Apr–Oct | 26–32°C | 1,565 mm |
| Obala | Dec–Feb | Apr, Aug–Oct | 26–29°C | 1,474 mm |
| Akonolinga | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 26–30°C | 1,502 mm |
| Mbandjok | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 26–30°C | 1,483 mm |
| Makak | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 26–29°C | 1,527 mm |
| Nanga Eboko | Dec–Feb | May, Aug–Oct | 26–31°C | 1,459 mm |
| Eséka | Dec–Feb | Mar–Nov | 26–29°C | 1,871 mm |
| Nkoteng | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 26–30°C | 1,483 mm |
| Okoa | Dec–Feb | Apr–May, Aug–Oct | 26–30°C | 1,532 mm |