Bafoussam, Cameroon experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Bafoussam, Cameroon Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bafoussam, Cameroon. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 26°C / 17°C
Feels Like 27°C / 18°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 111 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 72%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 16°C
Hottest Month
31°C
February
Avg Low17°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
16°C
January
Avg High30°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High30°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
November (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:07
Daylight 12.4h
Sunset 18:33
Live conditions—
Bafoussam on the map · live conditions
Bafoussam, Cameroon
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Cameroon
- City
- Bafoussam
- Population
- 373.3K
- Coordinates
- 5.48°, 10.42°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 26 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 20 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 30°C / 16°C . Feb: 31°C / 17°C . Mar: 29°C / 18°C . Apr: 27°C / 18°C . May: 25°C / 18°C . Jun: 24°C / 17°C . Jul: 23°C / 16°C . Aug: 23°C / 17°C . Sep: 23°C / 16°C . Oct: 23°C / 16°C . Nov: 25°C / 16°C . Dec: 28°C / 16°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 1 mm. Feb: 5 mm. Mar: 37 mm. Apr: 78 mm. May: 127 mm. Jun: 160 mm. Jul: 225 mm. Aug: 225 mm. Sep: 262 mm. Oct: 174 mm. Nov: 37 mm. Dec: 1 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 47%. Feb: 44%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 74%. May: 80%. Jun: 84%. Jul: 86%. Aug: 85%. Sep: 86%. Oct: 85%. Nov: 73%. Dec: 56%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 11 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 8 km/h . Aug: 9 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 8.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 32°C | Feb · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 16°C | Jan · 16°C |
| Wettest month | Sep 2025 · 305 mm | Sep · 262 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 16 km/h | Nov · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Excellent April
Good May
Wet June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 30°C / 16°C | 28°C / 15°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 47% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 31°C / 17°C | 30°C / 16°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 29°C / 18°C | 29°C / 20°C | 7days (37 mm) Good | 9.9h Good | 64% Muggy | 9.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 27°C / 18°C | 29°C / 20°C | 16days (78 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 74% Muggy | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 25°C / 18°C | 28°C / 19°C | 24days (127 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 80% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 24°C / 17°C | 26°C / 18°C | 25days (160 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 84% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 23°C / 16°C | 25°C / 18°C | 27days (225 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 23°C / 17°C | 25°C / 18°C | 25days (225 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 85% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 23°C / 16°C | 26°C / 18°C | 28days (262 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 23°C / 16°C | 25°C / 18°C | 26days (174 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 85% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November best | 25°C / 16°C | 26°C / 17°C | 7days (37 mm) Good | 10.2h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 28°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bafoussam are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bafoussam, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bafoussam is February, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bafoussam is January, with average overnight lows of 16°C (60°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bafoussam is September, averaging 262mm of precipitation across 28 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bafoussam runs through September, July, October, June, with the heaviest rainfall in September. Based on 10-year averages for Bafoussam.
Bafoussam receives approximately 116 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Bafoussam.
The least favorable months to visit Bafoussam are June, July, August, September, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, February, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Bafoussam is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Bafoussam is 72%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Bafoussam are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 23 mph).
Bafoussam averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 72%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Bafoussam is 16°C (61°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Bafoussam has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Bafoussam ranges from 18°C (64°F) to 27°C (81°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Bafoussam, with a climate score of 7/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Bafoussam, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 24°C (75°F) and 25 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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