August weather forecast
Yaounde, Cameroon

August in Yaounde heralds an increase in rainfall at 114mm (4.49"), diverging from the declining trend of the last two months. This somewhat erratic pattern is an interesting attribute of the city’s tropical monsoon climate. The occasional showers do little to dampen the temperature, which remains practically stable from the previous month. Despite periods of cloudy weather, daylight hours stay relatively constant, facilitating the city’s busy rhythm. While the UV index inches back to 12, residents continue to exercise caution against the blazing sun.

Temperature

In Yaounde, the coldest period comes during July and August, when the average high-temperature touches 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 86%, August is the most humid month in Yaounde.

Rainfall

In Yaounde, in August, during 12 rainfall days, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144 rainfall days, and 1541mm (60.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Yaounde is August, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 12 in August leads to these recommendations:
Put into effect every precaution of importance, unprotected skin and eyes may get burns swiftly. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.