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UV climate of Cameroon: overview

Cameroon stretches from 2.3833° to 12.7752° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 10.7 in Ambam (peak in March), while in Kousseri the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.9.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Equatorial77 9.3 9.9 10.4 10.4 10.2 9.9 10 10.4 10.5 10.2 9.7 9.3 10.5
Tropical10 8.3 9 9.7 10 9.9 9.8 9.8 10 9.9 9.5 8.8 8.3 10

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. In the equatorial belt the UV stays high all year round, with two maxima around the equinoxes. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Cameroon (highest UV)

Ambam · 10.7 in March Ebolowa · 10.7 in September Kribi · 10.7 in September Sangmelima · 10.7 in September Abong Mbang · 10.6 in September

Cities with the mildest sun

Kousseri · max 9.9 Blangwa · max 9.9 Mora · max 10 Mokolo · max 10 Maga · max 10

When do you need SPF in Cameroon?

Using Douala as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Cameroon

What is the highest UV index in Cameroon?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 10.7 — in Ambam around March. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Cameroon is the sunniest?

Ambam (peak ≈ 10.7), followed by Ebolowa and Kribi. The mildest sun is in Kousseri (max ≈ 9.9).

When is SPF needed in Cameroon?

In Douala and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Cameroon?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 10.7. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.