When to Visit Cameroon

brings Cameroon's best conditions of the year.

February edges slightly warmer. Highs nudge up to 31°C (87°F), the warmest month on average. Rainfall ticks up to 43mm, still well within what most travelers call dry. Afternoons begin building clouds toward month's end as the seasonal shift approaches. A good month to be in Cameroon before rains reclaim things.

March marks the transition into the wet season proper. Highs stay around 30°C (86°F) but 124mm of rain is a meaningful jump. Afternoon thunderstorms become part of the daily rhythm. Mornings are usually clear enough for outdoor plans. Afternoons can be heavily overcast. The landscape starts greening up noticeably, in southern rainforest zones.

April deepens the wet season with 170mm of rainfall and highs of 29°C (85°F). Rural roads start demanding more from vehicles. Some hiking routes become slippery. Cameroon's waterfalls, including Ekom Nkam, take on real power this time of year. Humidity feels noticeable, along the coast.

May is reliably mid-rainy-season. It delivers 198mm, the second-highest monthly total. Highs drop slightly to 28°C (82°F). Heavy, warm afternoon rains are the pattern. Mornings still offer a working window. Wildlife in reserves like Mefou National Park stays active. Water and food are abundant.

June brings some easing relative to May. Rainfall lands at 157mm, though it doesn't feel dramatically different on the ground. Highs settle at 27°C (81°F) with lows around 19°C (67°F). Southern Cameroon's rainforest areas are lush to an almost surreal degree. It's a reasonable month for travelers who don't mind rain and want fewer fellow tourists.

July is the mid-season anomaly. Rainfall drops to 74mm, notably lower than the months on either side. Some travelers time visits specifically for this window. Highs sit at 26°C (79°F), the coolest of the year. Manageable rain plus verdant scenery makes highland hiking and visits to places like Waza National Park in the north rewarding.

August creeps back toward heavier rain. It delivers 114mm and highs of 26°C (79°F). The brief July lull is over. The build toward the year's peak is underway. Lows dip to around 19°C (66°F) at night, pleasant if you're sleeping with windows open. Road-dependent travel in Cameroon's rural interior should factor in slower journey times.

September is one of Cameroon's wettest months, typically delivering around 231mm. Highs of 27°C (81°F) look mild on paper. Add heavy humidity and the coastal heat feels brutal. The Lobe Falls and river systems are at their most dramatic. They are also the hardest to reach. Unless waterfalls in full flood are your obsession, most travelers find September tough to work around.

October holds the annual rainfall record at around 295mm. That makes it the toughest month for travel in Cameroon. Highs average 27°C (82°F) yet afternoons feel oppressive under thick cloud cover. Flooding is a real concern in low-lying areas of Douala. Road conditions across the country are at their worst. If you have a choice, skip October.

November is the transition month that rewards patience. Rainfall drops sharply to 94mm. By mid-month the change in the air is clear. It is drier, clearer, easier. Highs of 28°C (82°F) and improving road conditions make November a decent arrival window. Accept that the first week or two might still be damp.

December closes the year with a return to Cameroon's best conditions. Rainfall falls back to 18mm, matching January. Highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (67°F) make evenings comfortable. The coast draws visitors back to Kribi and the beach stretches south of Douala.