Things to Do in Yaounde in August
August weather, activities, events & insider tips
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August Weather in Yaounde
Long-run averages for August
79°F (26°C)
High Temp
66°F (19°C)
Low Temp
4.5 inches (114 mm)
Rainfall
85%
Humidity
11
Sunny-Day UV
⚠ Yaounde sits in an active malaria transmission zone year-round. August humidity and residual standing water sustain mosquito populations. Consult a travel health provider about prophylaxis well before departure. Use repellent. Use bed nets consistently. Focus on lower-elevation neighbourhoods near waterways.
⚠ Afternoon thunderstorms deliver brief but intense downpours. Low-lying roads flood within minutes. Unpaved hillside sections flood too. Do not cross running water on foot during active storms. Do not cross by moto-taxi either. Laterite clay becomes dangerously slick on slopes. The Mfoundi River area in the city centre sees flash drainage surges. This area needs particular caution.
⚠ Unpaved roads to outlying attractions deteriorate fast after rain. Nachtigal Falls and Ebogo suffer this. Confirm road status with your driver or operator the morning of departure. Do not assume yesterday's conditions still hold.
What's On in Yaounde in August
Travellers visiting Yaoundé in August will find average high temperatures of 26°C, average lows of 19°C, and average rainfall of 114 mm. The capital observes the public holiday Assumption Day on Sunday 15 August 2027.
August Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 26°C | 19°C | 74 mm |
| August | 26°C | 19°C | 114 mm |
| September | 27°C | 19°C | 231 mm |
August is about as warm as July; wetter than July (114 mm vs 74 mm); 1°C cooler than September; drier than September (114 mm vs 231 mm).
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Wikipedia.
Daylight in August
Day length: 12 h 17 min on 1 August, 12 h 14 min on 15 August (−5 min compared with mid-July).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Public Holidays and Long Weekends
- Assumption Day: Sunday 15 August 2027
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Long-weekend notes are computed from the weekday.
Notable Places to Visit
Places within 8 km, ordered by Wikipedia coverage. Opening hours as mapped in OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-16); check before you go. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); descriptions from Wikidata (CC0).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Yaounde get in August?
On average 114 mm in August, drier than September (114 mm vs 231 mm).
How warm is Yaounde in August?
Average highs are 26°C and average lows 19°C.
How long are the days in Yaounde in August?
About 12 h 14 min of daylight on 15 August.
Are there public holidays in Yaounde in August?
Yes: Assumption Day on Sunday 15 August 2027.
What are some notable places to visit in Yaounde?
Blackitude Museum, Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Yaoundé, Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres, Ethnographic museum of forest people (from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata).
Where to Stay in Yaounde in August
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Public Holidays in August
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Assumption Day
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Assumption Day
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
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