Climate of Bafoussam, West, Cameroon
Point-value climate at Bafoussam (West, Cameroon). Population approximately 290,768.
Located in West, Cameroon, Bafoussam has a tropical climate. Population approximately 290,768. Monthly average temperatures range from 21°C / 69.8°F in August to 24.8°C / 76.6°F in February, with rainfall varying from 10 mm / 0.4 in (December) to 332 mm / 13.1 in (September) — about 1954 mm / 76.9 in across the year. Bafoussam is the capital of West. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bafoussam's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, December.
Best time to visit Bafoussam →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8°C74.8°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.8°C76.6°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.8°C76.6°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.9°C75°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.1°C73.6°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.2°C72°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| July | 21.2°C70.2°F | 261 mm10.3″ | — |
| August | 21°C69.8°F | 279 mm11″ | — |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 332 mm13.1″ | — |
| October | 21.8°C71.2°F | 282 mm11.1″ | — |
| November | 22.9°C73.2°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| December | 22.1°C71.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bafoussam?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, December. Bafoussam's warmest month is February at an average of 24.8°C / 76.6°F, and its driest month is December with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bafoussam?
Bafoussam, in West, Cameroon, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21°C / 69.8°F in August to 24.8°C / 76.6°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1954 mm / 76.9 in, with the wettest month being September (332 mm / 13.1 in) and the driest December (10 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Bafoussam in February?
The average temperature in Bafoussam in February is 24.8°C / 76.6°F, with rainfall of about 33 mm / 1.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bafoussam?
The driest month in Bafoussam is December, with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.1°C / 71.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Bafoussam?
The wettest month in Bafoussam is September, with approximately 332 mm / 13.1 in of average monthly rainfall.