Bafoussam weather in August (Cameroon)

How does the weather in Bafoussam usually fare in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Bafoussam includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C. The temperatures are the mildest of the year this month, but warmth is still abundant and comfortable.

Precipitation

Bafoussam in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 26 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 125 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Bafoussam. January, February, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bafoussam climate page with graphs.

 

Bafoussam, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 86%  

Precipitation 293 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 125 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Koundja, Cameroon (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Cameroon in August

Find out more about the weather in Cameroon and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bafoussam, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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