When is the best time to go to Bamenda

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bamenda, Cameroon. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bamenda weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bamenda are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bamenda January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 10mm 8.5hrs 12.6hrs

Bamenda's weather in January is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bamenda, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Bamenda and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bamenda with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in January »

February

Bamenda February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 33mm 8hrs 12.6hrs

February in Bamenda is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bamenda, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Bamenda and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bamenda with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in February »

March

Bamenda March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 134mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Bamenda is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bamenda for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Bamenda and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bamenda with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in March »

April

Bamenda April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 182mm 5.8hrs 13hrs

Bamenda's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bamenda for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Bamenda and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bamenda with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in April »

May

Bamenda May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 170mm 5.7hrs 13.1hrs

May is a wet month in Bamenda and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bamenda for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Bamenda and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bamenda with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in May »

June

Bamenda June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 255mm 4.6hrs 12.6hrs

The weather in June in Bamenda is characteristically warm and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bamenda for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Bamenda and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bamenda with around 255mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in June »

July

Bamenda July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 389mm 2.9hrs 12.6hrs

July in Bamenda is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bamenda for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Bamenda and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bamenda with around 389mm 15.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in July »

August

Bamenda August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 396mm 2.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bamenda is characteristically mild and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bamenda for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Bamenda and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bamenda with around 396mm 15.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in August »

September

Bamenda September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 417mm 3.2hrs 13hrs

Bamenda's weather in September is typically warm and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bamenda for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bamenda and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bamenda with around 417mm 16.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in September »

October

Bamenda October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 237mm 4.9hrs 13.1hrs

October is a very wet month in Bamenda and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bamenda for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bamenda and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bamenda with around 237mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in October »

November

Bamenda November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 46mm 7.9hrs 12.6hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Bamenda and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bamenda, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bamenda and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bamenda with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in November »

December

Bamenda December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 12mm 8.8hrs 12.6hrs

December in Bamenda is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bamenda, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Bamenda and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bamenda with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Bamenda weather in December »

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Bamenda weather stats

Bamenda weather statistics
Hottest month: April 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: January 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: December 8.8hrs
Coldest month: July 21°C 69.8°F
Wettest month: September 417mm 16.4ins
Warmest sea: April 28.5°C 83.3°F
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