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August is a wet month in Ngaoundéré

Climate Overview

Ngaoundéré, Cameroon in August has warm conditions, with highs averaging 25.5°C (78°F). Rain falls on about 29 days this month, totalling around 339 mm.

This month falls at the end of Summer.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout August, with daily highs around 26°C (79°F).

August sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 337 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 30th, averaging 26.1°C (79°F).

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Monthly August Averages

Temperature
26°C / 18°C
Feels Like
29°C / 19°C
Rain
29 days · 339 mm
Sunshine
7.9h / day
Humidity
89% — Very Humid
Wind
9 km/h
Wind Direction
WSW (240°)
Gusts
28 km/h
Daylight
12.4 h
Cloud Cover
89%
Clear Sky Days
0
UV Index
7.3 — Very High
Dew Point
20°C — Humid
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 3%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

32°C 29°C 26°C 23°C 20°C 17°C 14°C 151015202531
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Daily Precipitation

0 mm 4 mm 8 mm 12 mm 16 mm 151015202531
Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

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Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:59
Daylight 12.4h
Sunset 18:21

What to Expect

Daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) are ideal for full-day outdoor exploration. Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

Recent yearly records for August have stayed close to the long-run average.

Compare Months

January best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 17°C
Feels Like
30°C / 14°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
25% Comfortable
UV
7.8 Very High
February best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 19°C
Feels Like
32°C / 16°C
Rain
0days (3 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
22% Comfortable
UV
8.5 Very High
March
Good
Temp
34°C / 20°C
Feels Like
34°C / 19°C
Rain
4days (25 mm) Good
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
38% Comfortable
UV
9.2 Very High
April
Fair
Temp
31°C / 20°C
Feels Like
34°C / 22°C
Rain
17days (108 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
8.6 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
29°C / 19°C
Feels Like
33°C / 22°C
Rain
25days (226 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
8.3 Very High
June
Wet
Temp
27°C / 18°C
Feels Like
31°C / 20°C
Rain
28days (329 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
7.9 Very High
July
Wet
Temp
26°C / 18°C
Feels Like
29°C / 19°C
Rain
30days (391 mm) Wet
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
90% Very Muggy
UV
7.5 Very High
August
Wet
Temp
26°C / 18°C
Feels Like
29°C / 19°C
Rain
29days (339 mm) Wet
Sun
7.9h Good
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
7.3 Very High
September
Wet
Temp
27°C / 18°C
Feels Like
30°C / 20°C
Rain
28days (367 mm) Wet
Sun
8.4h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
7.5 Very High
October
Wet
Temp
28°C / 18°C
Feels Like
31°C / 20°C
Rain
19days (192 mm) Wet
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
7.8 Very High
November best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 18°C
Feels Like
31°C / 18°C
Rain
2days (19 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
51% Moderate
UV
7.5 Very High
December best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 18°C
Feels Like
30°C / 15°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
33% Comfortable
UV
7.3 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 31°C / 17°C 30°C / 14°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.8h Excellent 25% Comfortable 7.8 Very High Excellent View Details
February best 33°C / 19°C 32°C / 16°C 0days (3 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 22% Comfortable 8.5 Very High Excellent View Details
March 34°C / 20°C 34°C / 19°C 4days (25 mm) Good 10.7h Excellent 38% Comfortable 9.2 Very High Good View Details
April 31°C / 20°C 34°C / 22°C 17days (108 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 68% Muggy 8.6 Very High Fair View Details
May 29°C / 19°C 33°C / 22°C 25days (226 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 81% Humid 8.3 Very High Wet View Details
June 27°C / 18°C 31°C / 20°C 28days (329 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 87% Very Muggy 7.9 Very High Wet View Details
July 26°C / 18°C 29°C / 19°C 30days (391 mm) Wet 8h Good 90% Very Muggy 7.5 Very High Wet View Details
August 26°C / 18°C 29°C / 19°C 29days (339 mm) Wet 7.9h Good 89% Very Muggy 7.3 Very High Wet View Details
September 27°C / 18°C 30°C / 20°C 28days (367 mm) Wet 8.4h Good 88% Very Muggy 7.5 Very High Wet View Details
October 28°C / 18°C 31°C / 20°C 19days (192 mm) Wet 9.5h Good 78% Humid 7.8 Very High Wet View Details
November best 30°C / 18°C 31°C / 18°C 2days (19 mm) Excellent 10.6h Excellent 51% Moderate 7.5 Very High Excellent View Details
December best 31°C / 18°C 30°C / 15°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.8h Excellent 33% Comfortable 7.3 Very High Excellent View Details

What to Wear

Summer clothing like shorts, t-shirts, and sundresses will be comfortable. Bring a light cardigan for air-conditioned spaces.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

UmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoesBreathable clothingSunscreen (SPF 30+)Sun hatSunglasses

Frequently Asked Questions

August is typically wet for visiting Ngaoundéré, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and around 29 rainy days. Ngaoundéré, Cameroon in August has warm conditions, with highs averaging 25.5°C (78°F). Rain falls on about 29 days this
Ngaoundéré typically sees around 29 rainy days in August with 339 mm (13.3 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Evenings in Ngaoundéré during August are mild at 18°C (64°F). A light cardigan is usually enough.
With highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F) in August, we recommend: Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
August is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Ngaoundéré. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Ngaoundéré during August is 7 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Ngaoundéré gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in August, with around 8 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Ngaoundéré during August based on 10-year climate averages.

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