Climate Insights for Buea

Fako, Southwest, Cameroon

Hottest
February
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
August
21°C low71°F low
Wettest
July
720 mm rain28.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AprMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°MayMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°JunMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°JulMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 22°AugMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°SepMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 22°OctMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°NovMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 74°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 73°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 74°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mm700mm750mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 53mmFebPrecipitation: 78mmMarPrecipitation: 243mmAprPrecipitation: 257mmMayPrecipitation: 333mmJunPrecipitation: 400mmJulPrecipitation: 720mmAugPrecipitation: 614mmSepPrecipitation: 703mmOctPrecipitation: 536mmNovPrecipitation: 207mmDecPrecipitation: 76mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inFebPrecipitation: 3.1inMarPrecipitation: 9.6inAprPrecipitation: 10.1inMayPrecipitation: 13.1inJunPrecipitation: 15.7inJulPrecipitation: 28.3inAugPrecipitation: 24.2inSepPrecipitation: 27.7inOctPrecipitation: 21.1inNovPrecipitation: 8.2inDecPrecipitation: 3in
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

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

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h2 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h3 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
243 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
3 km/h2 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
29 °C83 °F
3 km/h2 mph
333 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
3 km/h2 mph
400 mm15.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
720 mm28.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C71 °F
25 °C78 °F
4 km/h3 mph
614 mm24.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
703 mm27.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
3 km/h2 mph
536 mm21.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
3 km/h2 mph
207 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
3 km/h2 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in