Climate Insights for Limbe
Fako, Southwest, Cameroon
Climate Overview
The climate in Limbe is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 4,261 mm of precipitation falls per year. Limbe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Limbe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Limbe is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 167.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Limbe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Limbe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Limbe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Limbe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Limbe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,261 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 355 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 696 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 78 mm. That's 618 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.Limbe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 167.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 27.4 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3.1 in. That's 24.3 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
Limbe 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 August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Limbe 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 August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Limbe 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 Limbe 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.