Centre weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Centre: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 19°C (66°F) and cloud cover 64% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Yaoundé, the largest city in Centre. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Centre?
best month Weather score 85/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Centre.
Does it rain a lot in Centre in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 14 mm (0.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Centre in January?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 19°C (66°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 January
Weather can differ a lot within Centre: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Mbalmayo | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Bafia | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Obala | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Akonolinga | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Mbandjok | 29°C (85°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Makak | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Nanga Eboko | 30°C (87°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Eséka | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Nkoteng | 29°C (85°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Okoa | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm | best |