Climate Insights for Sonkou
Mbam-et-Kim, Centre, Cameroon
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
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
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
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
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.