Bamenda weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was mostly clear and 19°C (66°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (2.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Bamenda sits 1255 m (4,118 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bamenda, North-West, Cameroon.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 41%
- Chance of rain
- 20%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (2.9 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 1 PM (2.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Bamenda this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–27° and lows of 16–18°. 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.
Bamenda weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bamenda?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bamenda 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 Bamenda?
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 Bamenda?
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 Bamenda 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months