Climate Insights for Buea
Fako, Southwest, Cameroon
Climate Overview
The climate in Buea is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 4,220 mm of precipitation falls per year. Buea receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buea sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Buea is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 166.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Buea receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buea sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Buea has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°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 6°C between highs and lows.Buea has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Buea is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,220 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 352 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 720 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 53 mm. That's 667 mm less than July, 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.Buea is a very wet location, receiving approximately 166.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 28.3 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.1 in. That's 26.3 in less than July, 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
Buea 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 August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Buea is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buea 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 Buea 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.