Bamenda weather in October (Cameroon)

How is the weather in Bamenda in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Bamenda generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Bamenda in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 329 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Bamenda. January and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bamenda, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 329 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Koundja, Cameroon (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in Cameroon in October

Find out more about the weather in Cameroon in October and which places have the best weather 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 Bamenda in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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