Climate of Southwest, Cameroon
Area-weighted average across Southwest. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Southwest, a subdivision of Cameroon, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in August to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in March, with rainfall from 18 mm / 0.7 in to 398 mm / 15.7 in depending on the season (2609 mm / 102.7 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 | 25.2°C77.4°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26°C78.8°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| March | 26.3°C79.3°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 26°C78.8°F | 185 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.5°C77.9°F | 247 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.8°C76.6°F | 341 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 398 mm15.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.6°C74.5°F | 397 mm15.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.1°C75.4°F | 395 mm15.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.6°C76.3°F | 313 mm12.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.1°C77.2°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.1°C77.2°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Southwest?
The best months to visit Southwest, Cameroon for sunny, dry weather are January, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 26.3°C / 79.3°F, and the driest is January with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Southwest?
Southwest, Cameroon has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in August to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 2609 mm / 102.7 in, with the wettest month being July (398 mm / 15.7 in) and the driest January (18 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Southwest?
The hottest month in Southwest is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Southwest?
The coldest month in Southwest is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
When does it rain most in Southwest?
The wettest month in Southwest is July, averaging about 398 mm / 15.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 18 mm / 0.7 in.