October weather forecast
Cameroon

October in Cameroon brings further diversification in weather patterns, with the intensification of the rainy season in the south and a continued decrease in rainfall in the north.

In the southern cities of Yaoundé and Douala, the second rainy season reaches its peak, with monthly rainfall averaging between 250 to 300mm (11.81"). Despite the surge in rainfall, temperatures remain relatively consistent, fluctuating between 22 to 28°C (82.4°F). This season is marked by a humid climate, resulting from the combination of warm temperatures and high precipitation.

Conversely, the northern region, particularly around Maroua, witnesses a significant decline in rainfall with averages dropping to 60mm (2.36") for the month. This marks the transition towards the end of the rainy season in this region. Simultaneously, temperatures begin to climb, with the range expanding from 26 to 36°C (96.8°F).

The coastal city of Limbé continues to receive significant rainfall with totals at approximately 200mm (7.87"), while temperatures remain stable, fluctuating between 23 to 30°C (86°F). This coastal region continues to present a consistently humid climate.

In the higher altitudes of the Adamawa Plateau, October signals the onset of the dry season. Temperatures remain stable, fluctuating between 16 to 26°C (78.8°F), but rainfall decreases significantly to 70mm (2.76") for the month.

In essence, October in Cameroon witnesses the southern regions at the height of their second rainy season while the northern regions start transitioning into the dry season. This month reinforces the climatic diversity that Cameroon is known for, with markedly different weather patterns across the country.

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• Yaounde - October »
  Yaounde's weather stretches into its highest rainfall phase for the year in October. In Yaounde, in October, during 23 rainfall days, 294mm (11.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Douala - October »
  In Douala during October, the rain falls for 28 days and regularly aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Douala are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Maroua - October »
  On the last day of October, in Maroua sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:38 WAT. During 9.7 rainfall days, in October, Maroua aggregates 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.
• Bafoussam - October »
  On the first day of October in Bafoussam, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:09. The high-temperature, in October, in Bafoussam, records 24.1°C (75.4°F), while the low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).
• Ngaoundere - October »
  In Ngaoundere in October, during 24.4 rainfall days, 169mm (6.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Ngaoundere sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:56.
• Bertoua - October »
  September and October, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Bertoua, Cameroon. On the first day of October in Bertoua sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:57.
• Loum - October »
  In Loum in October, during 29.7 rainfall days, 286mm (11.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Loum, Cameroon.
• Kumba - October »
  In Kumba, Cameroon, during October, the rain falls for 28.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 173mm (6.81") of precipitation. As October takes hold in Kumba, the average high-temperature is a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month.
• Mbouda - October »
  In Mbouda in October, during 29.5 rainfall days, 185mm (7.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mbouda, in October, during 29.5 rainfall days, 185mm (7.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Edea - October »
  October sees a slight dip in the heat index in Edea, marking the progression into the less hot months. On the last day of October, in Edea, Cameroon, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.
• Kribi - October »
  In Kribi, Cameroon, in October, during 26 rainfall days, 456mm (17.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kribi, Cameroon, in October, it is raining for 26 days, with typically 456mm (17.95") of accumulated precipitation.