Climate Insights for Mbale, CM - Airpult 

Climate Insights for Mbale
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Mbéré, Adamawa, [Cameroon](https://airpult.com/climate/cm)

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Hottest

February

34°C peak (92°F peak)

Coldest

January

17°C low (63°F low)

Wettest

September

278 mm rain (11 in rain)

Best to Visit

January, November, December

Mild temps &amp; low rain

Climate Overview
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The climate in Mbale is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,501 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 278 mm of rainfall. Mbale sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. (The climate in Mbale is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 59.1 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 11 in of rainfall. Mbale sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.)

Temperature
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0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°FebMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°MarMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 21°AprMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°MayMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°JulMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°AugMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°SepMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°OctMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°DecMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°MaxAverageMin (0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 76°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 92°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 75°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 76°FMin: 63°FMaxAverageMin)

Mbale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 34°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. (Mbale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 92°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.)

Precipitation
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0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 44mmAprPrecipitation: 149mmMayPrecipitation: 167mmJunPrecipitation: 195mmJulPrecipitation: 235mmAugPrecipitation: 203mmSepPrecipitation: 278mmOctPrecipitation: 200mmNovPrecipitation: 27mmDecPrecipitation: 1mmPrecipitation (0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 5.9inMayPrecipitation: 6.6inJunPrecipitation: 7.7inJulPrecipitation: 9.2inAugPrecipitation: 8inSepPrecipitation: 11inOctPrecipitation: 7.9inNovPrecipitation: 1.1inDecPrecipitation: 0inPrecipitation)

Mbale is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,501 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 278 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 278 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. (Mbale is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 10.9 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 10.9 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
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0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/hWind Speed (0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mphWind Speed)

Mbale 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 January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn. (Mbale 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 January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.)

Best Time to Visit
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Jan24° (76°F)

Feb26° (79°F)

Mar26° (79°F)

Apr24° (76°F)

May23° (74°F)

Jun22° (72°F)

Jul22° (72°F)

Aug22° (72°F)

Sep22° (72°F)

Oct23° (73°F)

Nov24° (75°F)

Dec24° (76°F)

The best time to visit Mbale is during January, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence. (The best time to visit Mbale is during January, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.)

Monthly Climate Data
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The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mbale 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 Mbale 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

17 °C (63 °F)

32 °C (90 °F)

9 km/h (6 mph)

0 mm (0 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Feb

19 °C (66 °F)

34 °C (92 °F)

9 km/h (5 mph)

1 mm (0 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Mar

21 °C (69 °F)

33 °C (91 °F)

7 km/h (4 mph)

44 mm (1.7 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Apr

20 °C (69 °F)

30 °C (85 °F)

6 km/h (4 mph)

149 mm (5.9 in)

0 cm (0 in)

May

20 °C (68 °F)

28 °C (83 °F)

5 km/h (3 mph)

167 mm (6.6 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Jun

19 °C (67 °F)

27 °C (81 °F)

5 km/h (3 mph)

195 mm (7.7 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Jul

19 °C (67 °F)

26 °C (79 °F)

6 km/h (3 mph)

235 mm (9.2 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Aug

19 °C (66 °F)

26 °C (79 °F)

6 km/h (4 mph)

203 mm (8 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Sep

19 °C (66 °F)

27 °C (80 °F)

5 km/h (3 mph)

278 mm (11 in)

0 cm (0 in)

OctCurrent

19 °C (66 °F)

28 °C (82 °F)

5 km/h (3 mph)

200 mm (7.9 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Nov

18 °C (65 °F)

30 °C (87 °F)

6 km/h (4 mph)

27 mm (1.1 in)

0 cm (0 in)

Dec

17 °C (63 °F)

32 °C (89 °F)

9 km/h (5 mph)

1 mm (0 in)

0 cm (0 in)
