Climate Insights for Balambo

Hauts-Plateaux, West, Cameroon

Hottest
February
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
September
402 mm rain15.8 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Balambo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2,919 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 402 mm of rainfall. Balambo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Balambo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 114.9 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 15.8 in of rainfall. Balambo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°FebMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°AprMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 18°MayMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°JunMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°JulMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°AugMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 17°SepMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°OctMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°DecMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 73°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°F
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Balambo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 31°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Balambo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 87°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 41mmMarPrecipitation: 243mmAprPrecipitation: 319mmMayPrecipitation: 321mmJunPrecipitation: 338mmJulPrecipitation: 346mmAugPrecipitation: 325mmSepPrecipitation: 402mmOctPrecipitation: 398mmNovPrecipitation: 137mmDecPrecipitation: 24mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 9.6inAprPrecipitation: 12.6inMayPrecipitation: 12.6inJunPrecipitation: 13.3inJulPrecipitation: 13.6inAugPrecipitation: 12.8inSepPrecipitation: 15.8inOctPrecipitation: 15.7inNovPrecipitation: 5.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Balambo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,919 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 243 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 402 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 24 mm. That's 378 mm less than September, 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.Balambo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 114.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.6 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 15.8 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.9 in. That's 14.9 in less than September, 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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Balambo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Balambo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr21°70°F
May21°70°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul20°67°F
Aug20°67°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Balambo is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Balambo is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. 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 Balambo 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 Balambo 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
15 °C59 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
243 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h2 mph
319 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
321 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
338 mm13.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C63 °F
24 °C74 °F
4 km/h3 mph
346 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
325 mm12.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C63 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
402 mm15.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
398 mm15.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h3 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in