Bamenda Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Bamenda. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Bamenda is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2773 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Bamenda can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 413 mm of precipitation over 26 rainy days.

In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. The city receives 137 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 29°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Bamenda Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Cameroon

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Cameroon. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Bamenda’s average annual precipitation is 2773 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Bamenda’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Bamenda Climate page.