Climate Insights for Awaé
Méfou-et-Afamba, Centre, Cameroon
Climate Overview
The climate in Awaé is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,532 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 245 mm of rainfall. Awaé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Awaé is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 60.3 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. Awaé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Awaé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Awaé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 91°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 74°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Awaé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,532 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 245 mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 20 mm. That's 226 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Awaé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.6 in of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.8 in. That's 8.9 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Awaé 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 October, 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.Awaé 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 October, 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
The best time to visit Awaé is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 37 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while October is the coldest period with lows dropping to 21°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Awaé is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while October is the coldest period with lows dropping to 69°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Awaé 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 Awaé 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.