West weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for West, Cameroon. Like most weather services, we show West at one spot: Bafoussam, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was clear and 18°C (65°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 4%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season Jun–Oct
About Bafoussam weather
Is it raining in Bafoussam right now?
No. It’s clear and 18° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Bafoussam this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–26° and lows of 17–18°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Bafoussam lately?
In the past 7 days, Bafoussam had 5 rainy days and 29.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bafoussam?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
West weather by month
When is the best time to visit West?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit West is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in August to 28°C (82°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in West?
August is the wettest month, with about 341 mm (13.4 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in West?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F).
Does 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 Bafoussam), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in West
Weather can differ a lot within West: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bafoussam | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–28°C | 1,975 mm |
| Foumban | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–28°C | 1,975 mm |
| Dschang | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–29°C | 2,338 mm |
| Foumbot | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–28°C | 1,975 mm |
| Mbouda | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–29°C | 2,338 mm |
| Bafang | Dec–Feb | Mar–Oct | 25–29°C | 3,066 mm |
| Bangangté | Dec–Feb | Apr–Oct | 25–29°C | 2,094 mm |
| Bandjoun | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 23–28°C | 1,975 mm |
| Magba | Nov–Feb | Apr–Oct | 25–32°C | 1,583 mm |
| Kekem | Dec–Feb | Mar–Oct | 25–29°C | 3,066 mm |
| Tonga | Dec–Feb | Apr–Oct | 25–29°C | 2,094 mm |