South-West weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South-West, Cameroon. Like most weather services, we show South-West at one spot: Kumba, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 37%
- Chance of rain
- 18%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Jun–Oct
About Kumba weather
Is it raining in Kumba right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 24° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kumba this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Kumba lately?
In the past 7 days, Kumba had 6 rainy days and 45.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kumba?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
South-West weather by month
When is the best time to visit South-West?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South-West is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (78°F) in August to 29°C (85°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in South-West?
August is the wettest month, with about 534 mm (21.0 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in South-West?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (78°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F).
Does South-West have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Jan is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kumba), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South-West
Weather can differ a lot within South-West: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba | Dec–Feb | Apr–Nov | 25–29°C | 2,912 mm |
| Buea | Dec–Feb | Apr–Oct | 26–29°C | 2,553 mm |
| Limbe | Dec–Feb | Apr–Oct | 26–29°C | 2,553 mm |
| Tiko | Dec–Feb | Apr–Oct | 26–29°C | 2,553 mm |
| Mutengene | Dec–Feb | Apr–Oct | 26–29°C | 2,553 mm |
| Muyuka | Dec–Feb | Apr–Nov | 25–29°C | 2,912 mm |
| Fontem | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–29°C | 2,338 mm |
| Bamusso | Dec–Feb | Mar–Nov | 26–29°C | 3,644 mm |
| Tombel | Dec–Feb | Apr–Nov | 25–29°C | 2,912 mm |
| Ekondo Titi | Dec–Feb | Mar–Nov | 26–29°C | 3,644 mm |
| Mamfe | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 26–31°C | 2,200 mm |