Bamenda Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Bamenda, Cameroon is 27°C (81°F), with daytime highs ranging from 23°C (73°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in February. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Bamenda compares to cities worldwide.
Bamenda Monthly Temperatures
Seasonal changes in Bamenda bring a little variety without extreme temperature swings. Nighttime lows range from 15°C (59°F) in February to 14°C (57°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bamenda by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. February, the warmest month, averages 240 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Bamenda Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Bamenda spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Bamenda vs Cameroon
The map below shows the annual temperature across Cameroon. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Bamenda vs World: Temperature Compared
Bamenda's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Bamenda?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Bamenda, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 57% — considered moderate. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 56% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Bamenda's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Bamenda climate page.
