, tempered by the altitude, with a dry season from November to March and a rainy season from April to October.
The city is located in north-central Cameroon, at 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level.
In winter, there is a large difference in temperature between night and day, and at night it can get cold.
From June to September, with high humidity, frequent rains and often cloudy skies, there can be a feeling of coolness.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.7 °C, with a minimum of
10.8 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is of
6.9 kph.
February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
22.5 °C, with a minimum of
13.1 °C and a maximum of
32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
6.9 kph.
March, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.9 °C, with a minimum of
16.9 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
6.7 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.7 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
30.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
5.7 kph.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
18.2 °C and a maximum of
29 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
185 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.5 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
27.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
225 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.9 kph.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.1 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
26.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
270 mm, distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.4 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
26.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
285 mm, distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.4 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
17.4 °C and a maximum of
27.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
250 mm, distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.7 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22.7 °C, with a minimum of
16.8 °C and a maximum of
28.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.7 kph.
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
13.6 °C and a maximum of
30.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
5.6 kph.
December is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.7 °C, with a minimum of
11.2 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is of
6.3 kph.