Climate - Ngaoundéré (Cameroon)

The climate of Ngaoundéré is subtropical, tempered by the altitude, with a dry season from November to March and a rainy season from April to October.
The city is located in north-central Cameroon, at 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level.
In winter, there is a large difference in temperature between night and day, and at night it can get cold.
From June to September, with high humidity, frequent rains and often cloudy skies, there can be a feeling of coolness.

Ngaoundéré - Climate data

In Ngaoundéré, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Ngaoundéré, precipitation amounts to 1540 millimeters (60.6 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (December) to 285 mm (11.2 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
In Ngaoundéré, there are on average around 2470 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Ngaoundéré - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In February, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In March, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.3 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In April, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In May, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).

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In June, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In July, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 270 mm (10.6 in), distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In August, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 285 mm (11.2 in), distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In September, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm (9.8 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In October, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In November, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).

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In December, the weather in Ngaoundéré is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).