Climate of Bamenda, Northwest, Cameroon
Point-value climate at Bamenda (Northwest, Cameroon). Population approximately 445,299.
Located in Northwest, Cameroon, Bamenda has a tropical climate. Population approximately 445,299. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in August to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in March, with rainfall varying from 10 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 372 mm / 14.6 in (September) — about 2125 mm / 83.7 in across the year. Bamenda is the capital of Northwest. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bamenda's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6°C74.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.8°C76.6°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.9°C76.8°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.7°C74.7°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.7°C72.9°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 21.6°C70.9°F | 340 mm13.4″ | — |
| August | 21.4°C70.5°F | 339 mm13.3″ | — |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 372 mm14.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.4°C72.3°F | 259 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.3°C73.9°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| December | 22.5°C72.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bamenda?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, December. Bamenda's warmest month is March at an average of 24.9°C / 76.8°F, and its driest month is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bamenda?
Bamenda, in Northwest, Cameroon, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in August to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 2125 mm / 83.7 in, with the wettest month being September (372 mm / 14.6 in) and the driest January (10 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Bamenda in March?
The average temperature in Bamenda in March is 24.9°C / 76.8°F, with rainfall of about 116 mm / 4.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bamenda?
The driest month in Bamenda is January, with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Bamenda?
The wettest month in Bamenda is September, with approximately 372 mm / 14.6 in of average monthly rainfall.