Climate Insights for Sonkou

Mbam-et-Kim, Centre, Cameroon

Hottest
February
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low65°F low
Wettest
October
374 mm rain14.7 in rain
Best to Visit
November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sonkou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,113 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 374 mm of rainfall. Sonkou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Sonkou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 83.2 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 14.7 in of rainfall. Sonkou sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°FebMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 20°MarMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 22°AprMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°MayMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 21°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°JulMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 21°AugMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°SepMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 20°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°DecMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 93°FAverage: 81°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°F
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Sonkou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 36°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Sonkou sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 96°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 13mmMarPrecipitation: 89mmAprPrecipitation: 215mmMayPrecipitation: 273mmJunPrecipitation: 271mmJulPrecipitation: 242mmAugPrecipitation: 241mmSepPrecipitation: 297mmOctPrecipitation: 374mmNovPrecipitation: 95mmDecPrecipitation: 2mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inAprPrecipitation: 8.5inMayPrecipitation: 10.7inJunPrecipitation: 10.7inJulPrecipitation: 9.5inAugPrecipitation: 9.5inSepPrecipitation: 11.7inOctPrecipitation: 14.7inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Sonkou is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,113 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 374 mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 mm. That's 373 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.Sonkou is a very wet location, receiving approximately 83.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 14.7 in of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 14.7 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: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Sonkou 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 7km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sonkou 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

Jan26°79°F
Feb28°82°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr25°78°F
May24°76°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul23°74°F
Aug23°74°F
Sep23°74°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov24°76°F
Dec25°78°F

The best time to visit Sonkou is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 95 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°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 Sonkou is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 65°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 Sonkou 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 Sonkou 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
19 °C65 °F
34 °C93 °F
5 km/h3 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
36 °C96 °F
6 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h4 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
215 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
273 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
271 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
242 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
241 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
297 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
29 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
374 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in