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Bafoussam Weather in December

Bafoussam in December

The short of it: Bafoussam in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 16° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & November

December in Bafoussam brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 16°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Bafoussam runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Bandjoun, 11 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Bafoussam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 55 mm less rain
Versus January
2° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BandjounWest11 km S29°17°6.0 mm
BansoaWest12 km WSW29°17°6.0 mm
BamendjouWest14 km SW29°17°6.0 mm
FoumbotWest24 km E28°15°4.0 mm
MboudaWest24 km NW30°17°6.0 mm
NgouWest31 km S29°17°6.0 mm
BangangtéWest39 km SSE28°17°6.0 mm
BanaWest40 km SSW29°18°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Bafoussam Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Bafoussam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°5.0 mm6 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
February32°19°23 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
March31°20°75 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April29°19°160 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
May28°19°183 mm5 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
June27°18°196 mm5 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
July26°18°248 mm5 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
August25°17°267 mm5 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
September26°18°319 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October27°18°275 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
November28°18°61 mm5 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
December29°16°6.0 mm6 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bafoussam in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bafoussam in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Bafoussam?

The Almanac gives December 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Bafoussam in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 12 h 26 min.

Does it snow in Bafoussam in December?

Hardly — December nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bafoussam in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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