🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Yaoundé 🇨🇲

Cape Town, South Africa vs Yaoundé, Cameroon — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Yaoundé is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 234 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇨🇲 Yaoundé
Avg annual high22°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)February (31°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)August (20°C low)
Rainy days / year89323
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJanuary, February, December

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇨🇲 Yaoundé

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (20°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Yaoundé warmer?

Yaoundé is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Yaoundé?

Yaoundé is rainier — Cape Town sees about 234 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Yaoundé?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Yaoundé is best around January, February, December.

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