Bafoussam weather in August (Cameroon)

Planning a trip to Bafoussam in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Bafoussam typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Bafoussam in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 26 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 86%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 293 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 26 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 125 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Koundja, Cameroon (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Cameroon in August

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

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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 Bafoussam in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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