Climate Insights for Afan

Vallée-du-Ntem, South, Cameroon

Hottest
February
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
August
21°C low69°F low
Wettest
October
348 mm rain13.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Afan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2,397 mm of precipitation falls per year. Afan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Afan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Afan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 94.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Afan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Afan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°MarMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°MayMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°JulMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 21°AugMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 21°SepMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 21°OctMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 21°NovMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°DecMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 70°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°F
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Afan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Afan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 87mmFebPrecipitation: 96mmMarPrecipitation: 210mmAprPrecipitation: 214mmMayPrecipitation: 259mmJunPrecipitation: 210mmJulPrecipitation: 160mmAugPrecipitation: 140mmSepPrecipitation: 266mmOctPrecipitation: 348mmNovPrecipitation: 274mmDecPrecipitation: 133mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.4inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inMarPrecipitation: 8.3inAprPrecipitation: 8.4inMayPrecipitation: 10.2inJunPrecipitation: 8.3inJulPrecipitation: 6.3inAugPrecipitation: 5.5inSepPrecipitation: 10.5inOctPrecipitation: 13.7inNovPrecipitation: 10.8inDecPrecipitation: 5.2in
Precipitation

Afan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,397 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 200 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 348 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 87 mm. That's 261 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Afan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 94.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 13.7 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.4 in. That's 10.3 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Afan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Afan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar25°76°F
Apr25°76°F
May24°76°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul23°73°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep23°74°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Afan is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 92 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 21°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Afan is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 69°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Afan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Afan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C71 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
210 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C70 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
214 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
259 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
210 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C69 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
266 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
348 mm13.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
274 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in