Climate Insights for Layem

Mbam-et-Kim, Centre, Cameroon

Hottest
February
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low65°F low
Wettest
October
262 mm rain10.3 in rain
Best to Visit
November, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Layem is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,402 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 262 mm of rainfall. Layem sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Layem is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 55.2 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 10.3 in of rainfall. Layem sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°FebMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°MarMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°AprMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°MayMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°JulMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 21°AugMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°OctMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°DecMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°F
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Layem sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 35°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Layem sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 95°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 54mmAprPrecipitation: 134mmMayPrecipitation: 148mmJunPrecipitation: 155mmJulPrecipitation: 164mmAugPrecipitation: 170mmSepPrecipitation: 243mmOctPrecipitation: 262mmNovPrecipitation: 65mmDecPrecipitation: 2mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inAprPrecipitation: 5.3inMayPrecipitation: 5.8inJunPrecipitation: 6.1inJulPrecipitation: 6.4inAugPrecipitation: 6.7inSepPrecipitation: 9.6inOctPrecipitation: 10.3inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Layem is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,402 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 262 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 mm. That's 261 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.Layem is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 10.3 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 10.3 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Layem 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 March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Layem 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 March, 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

Jan25°78°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr25°77°F
May24°76°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul23°74°F
Aug23°74°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Layem is during November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Layem is during November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 65°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 Layem 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 Layem 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
18 °C65 °F
33 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
33 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C70 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
164 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
170 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
243 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
262 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h3 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in