Average Monthly Sunshine in Bamenda

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bamenda receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bamenda varies. It peaks at 268 hours in December and drops to 125 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2431 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bamenda. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Bamenda’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bamenda enjoys an average of 2431 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Bamenda’s wettest month, receives 44 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bamenda Precipitation page.