Climate of Northwest, Cameroon
Area-weighted average across Northwest. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Northwest, a subdivision of Cameroon, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.3°C / 70.3°F in August to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in March, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in to 342 mm / 13.5 in depending on the season (1935 mm / 76.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4°C74.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.6°C76.3°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.9°C76.8°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.3°C75.7°F | 143 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.4°C74.1°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.4°C72.3°F | 232 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 21.4°C70.5°F | 305 mm12″ | — |
| August | 21.3°C70.3°F | 310 mm12.2″ | — |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 342 mm13.5″ | — |
| October | 22.3°C72.1°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 23°C73.4°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| December | 22°C71.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Northwest?
The best months to visit Northwest, Cameroon for sunny, dry weather are January, February, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 24.9°C / 76.8°F, and the driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Northwest?
Northwest, Cameroon has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.3°C / 70.3°F in August to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1935 mm / 76.2 in, with the wettest month being September (342 mm / 13.5 in) and the driest January (8 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Northwest?
The hottest month in Northwest is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Northwest?
The coldest month in Northwest is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.3°C / 70.3°F.
When does it rain most in Northwest?
The wettest month in Northwest is September, averaging about 342 mm / 13.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in.