Bamenda weather in August (Cameroon)

Is August a good time to explore Bamenda weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Bamenda includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 23°C. At night, they generally drop to 16°C. Experience the cooler side of the year in this month, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Bamenda in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 353 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 26 days of the month will see rainfall.

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 Bamenda. January and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bamenda, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 88%  

Precipitation 353 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 125 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Koundja, Cameroon (74 KM, 46 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Bamenda, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bamenda.

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