Thinking of visiting Bamenda in January? Expect very high temperatures reaching 30°C (86°F) during the day, dropping to 14°C (57°F) at night, with minimal rainfall.
Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, December typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Based on 19 years of weather observations in Bamenda between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Cameroon and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Cameroon in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Edéa
32°C (90°F) Ngaoundere
31°C (88°F) Douala32°C (90°F) Yaoundé
31°C (88°F) Bafoussam31°C (88°F) Bamenda30°C (86°F) Kribi
30°C (86°F) Limbe29°C (84°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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