Centre weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Centre: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 19°C (67°F) and cloud cover 86% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and wetter; September brings highs of 26°C (79°F) and 212 mm (8.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Yaoundé, the largest city in Centre. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Centre?
least pleasant month Weather score 55/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Centre. For better conditions, consider Dec–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Centre in August?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 169 mm (6.7 in) falls in an average August. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Centre in August?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 19°C (67°F).
Centre weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 14 mm | 64% | best |
| February | 29°C (85°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 40 mm | 74% | best |
| March | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 117 mm | 82% | fair |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 164 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 149 mm | 82% | fair |
| June | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 119 mm | 82% | fair |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 115 mm | 83% | fair |
| August | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 169 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 212 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| October | 26°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 231 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 126 mm | 77% | fair |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 18 mm | 66% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Centre in August
Weather can differ a lot within Centre: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 169 mm | least pleasant |
| Mbalmayo | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 168 mm | least pleasant |
| Bafia | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 214 mm | least pleasant |
| Obala | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 169 mm | least pleasant |
| Akonolinga | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 176 mm | least pleasant |
| Mbandjok | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 177 mm | least pleasant |
| Makak | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 168 mm | least pleasant |
| Nanga Eboko | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 178 mm | least pleasant |
| Eséka | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 207 mm | least pleasant |
| Nkoteng | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 177 mm | least pleasant |
| Okoa | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 177 mm | least pleasant |