Climate Insights for Salapoumbé
Boumba-et-Ngoko, East, Cameroon
Climate Overview
The climate in Salapoumbé is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,388 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 223 mm of rainfall. Salapoumbé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Salapoumbé is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 54.6 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 8.8 in of rainfall. Salapoumbé sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Salapoumbé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 32°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Salapoumbé sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 89°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Salapoumbé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,388 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 223 mm of rainfall. September and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 19 mm. That's 205 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.Salapoumbé is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.8 in of rainfall. September and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.7 in. That's 8.1 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
Salapoumbé is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Salapoumbé is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Salapoumbé is during July and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 71 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Salapoumbé is during July and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 68°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salapoumbé 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 Salapoumbé 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.