Cameroon

Climate & when to go

The north has rains from April/May to September/October. The hottest months are March to May, when temperatures can soar to 40°C, although it’s a dry heat. The south has a humid, equatorial climate, with rain scattered throughout the year. The main wet season there is June to October, with light rain from March to June. Throughout Cameroon, November to February are the driest months.

The best months to visit are November to February, although you’ll have harmattan haze during much of this time. The worst months are July to October, when it’s raining almost everywhere, and many roads impassable.