Climate Insights for Bamendjou

Hauts-Plateaux, West, Cameroon

Hottest
February
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
September
344 mm rain13.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bamendjou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2,023 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 344 mm of rainfall. Bamendjou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bamendjou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 79.7 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 13.6 in of rainfall. Bamendjou 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: 17°MarMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 18°AprMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°MayMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°JunMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°JulMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 17°AugMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 17°SepMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°OctMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°NovMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°F
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Bamendjou 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.Bamendjou 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 74°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 24mmMarPrecipitation: 128mmAprPrecipitation: 181mmMayPrecipitation: 196mmJunPrecipitation: 257mmJulPrecipitation: 304mmAugPrecipitation: 302mmSepPrecipitation: 344mmOctPrecipitation: 232mmNovPrecipitation: 44mmDecPrecipitation: 3mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 5.1inAprPrecipitation: 7.1inMayPrecipitation: 7.7inJunPrecipitation: 10.1inJulPrecipitation: 11.9inAugPrecipitation: 11.9inSepPrecipitation: 13.6inOctPrecipitation: 9.1inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Bamendjou is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,023 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 169 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 344 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 3 mm. That's 341 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.Bamendjou is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 13.5 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.1 in. That's 13.4 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/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Bamendjou is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6km/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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bamendjou 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 December, averaging 4mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr21°70°F
May21°69°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep19°67°F
Oct20°67°F
Nov20°69°F
Dec21°71°F

The best time to visit Bamendjou is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Bamendjou is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bamendjou 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 Bamendjou 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 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
128 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h3 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h3 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C62 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C62 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
304 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
302 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C62 °F
24 °C74 °F
4 km/h2 mph
344 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h3 mph
232 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h3 mph
44 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in