North-West weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for North-West, Cameroon. Like most weather services, we show North-West at one spot: Bamenda, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 19°C (66°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (4.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 34%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (4.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season May–Oct
About Bamenda weather
Is it raining in Bamenda right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (4.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Bamenda this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–27° and lows of 15–19°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Bamenda lately?
In the past 7 days, Bamenda had 6 rainy days and 22.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bamenda?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
North-West weather by month
When is the best time to visit North-West?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit North-West is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 22°C (72°F) in August to 27°C (81°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in North-West?
August is the wettest month, with about 371 mm (14.6 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in North-West?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F).
Does North-West have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Bamenda), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in North-West
Weather can differ a lot within North-West: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamenda | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 22–27°C | 2,325 mm |
| Kumbo | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–28°C | 1,968 mm |
| Oku | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–28°C | 1,952 mm |
| Fundong | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 24–30°C | 2,180 mm |
| Wum | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 24–30°C | 2,180 mm |
| Ndop | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–28°C | 1,968 mm |
| Bali | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 22–27°C | 2,325 mm |
| Nkambe | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–28°C | 1,952 mm |
| Bafut | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 22–27°C | 2,325 mm |