Driest Cities in Cameroon

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Safest Cities Highest Crime Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · Cameroon

Driest Cities — Cameroon

1 Blangwa 12 13.6"

2 Makary 12 15.0"

3 Kousséri 12 19.6"

4 Maga 12 26.4"

5 Bogo 12 28.5"

6 Yagoua 12 28.8"

7 Mora 12 28.9"

8 Mindif 12 31.1"

9 Maroua 12 31.3"

10 Guidiguis 12 32.6"

11 Kaélé 12 32.9"

12 Figuil 13 35.8"

13 Guider 13 35.9"

14 Mokolo 12 36.3"

15 Pitoa 13 37.8"

16 Garoua 13 39.3"

17 Lagdo 13 40.0"

18 Rey Bouba 13 40.6"

19 Tchéboa 13 40.9"

20 Tcholliré 13 43.6"

21 Touboro 13 48.5"

22 Poli 13 50.2"

23 Kontcha 10 53.5"

24 Meïganga 10 58.6"

25 Bélel 10 58.7"

26 Garoua Boulaï 04 59.1"

27 Bertoua 04 59.2"

28 Dimako 04 59.4"

29 Bélabo 04 59.5"

30 Ngaoundéré 10 59.7"

31 Batouri 04 59.9"

32 Doumé 04 59.9"

33 Bétaré Oya 04 60.0"

34 Nanga Eboko 11 60.0"

35 Nkoteng 11 60.3"

36 Ndelele 04 61.1"

37 Mbandjok 11 61.1"

38 Akonolinga 11 62.4"

39 Ntui 11 62.5"

40 Abong Mbang 04 62.9"

41 Ngaoundal 10 63.1"

42 Bafia 11 63.2"

43 Obala 11 63.2"

44 Okoa 11 63.3"

45 Yaoundé 11 63.3"

46 Saa 11 63.9"

47 Yokadouma 04 63.9"

48 Yoko 11 64.0"

49 Sangmélima 14 64.4"

50 Mbalmayo 11 64.8"

51 Okola 11 65.0"

52 Tibati 10 66.6"

53 Banyo 10 67.0"

54 Bankim 10 68.0"

55 Ambam 14 68.3"

56 Magba 08 69.5"

57 Olamzé 14 72.0"

58 Nkambe 07 72.6"

59 Ébolowa 14 73.5"

60 Foumban 08 74.0"

61 Makak 11 74.1"

62 Kumbo 07 74.3"

63 Bafoussam 08 75.8"

64 Bandjoun 08 75.8"

65 Jakiri 07 76.5"

66 Bamendjou 08 76.6"

67 Bansoa 08 76.6"

68 Foumbot 08 76.7"

69 Ngou 08 76.9"

70 Mbouda 08 77.4"

71 Ndop 07 78.2"

72 Tonga 08 78.4"

73 Bangangté 08 78.8"

74 Dschang 08 78.8"

75 Wum 07 79.0"

76 Belo 07 79.2"

77 Oku 07 79.2"

78 Fundong 07 80.3"

79 Mme-Bafumen 07 80.3"

80 Njinikom 07 80.3"

81 Ndikiniméki 11 81.1"

82 Lolodorf 14 81.4"

83 Bazou 08 81.5"

84 Babanki 07 81.6"

85 Eséka 11 81.6"

86 Bafut 07 82.4"

87 Mbengwi 07 82.4"

88 Bali 07 84.1"

89 Bamenda 07 84.1"

90 Akom II 14 84.7"

91 Oshie 07 85.4"

92 Batibo 07 85.6"

93 Fontem 09 86.3"

94 Bafang 08 87.1"

95 Bana 08 87.1"

96 Melong 05 92.7"

97 Ngambé 05 92.7"

98 Kekem 08 93.7"

99 Edéa 05 99.4"

100 Nkongsamba 05 101.0"

The driest cities in Cameroon receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Blangwa receives just 13.6 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Blangwa gets just 13.6" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

Browse Rankings by Region

Cameroon — By Region

Adamaoua Centre East Far North Littoral North North-West South South-West West

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe