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Bafang

Bafang is a town in West, Cameroon, 1,179 m above sea level. It has a population of about 33,342 (2012). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population33,342
Local time16:38
5.16° N, 10.18° EElevation 1,179 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Bafangweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month410mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bafang at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in February

Coolest month16°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthAugust

522 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

28 mm of rain

Weather in Bafang

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
24°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct26°19°11.4 mm
Fri23 Oct25°19°1 mm
Sat24 Oct25°18°3.2 mm
Sun25 Oct25°18°11.5 mm
Mon26 Oct25°18°4.1 mm
Tue27 Oct25°17°7.5 mm
Wed28 Oct24°18°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct27°17°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°19°2 mm
Sat31 Oct26°18°0.5 mm

When to go to Bafang

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score806546475052504850526188
High27°28°27°26°25°23°22°23°23°24°25°26°
Low15°16°17°17°17°17°16°17°17°17°16°15°
Rain (mm)286119730836540745152253141011231
Wet days371727292830303030122

What's on in Bafang

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Bafang

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Carrefour BaboneViewpoints
3.4 km

Nature around Bafang

Nature in Cameroon

The sky over Bafang

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bafang

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Bafang from above

Getting to Bafang

Douala International AirportDLA
138 km
Margaret Ekpo International AirportCBQ
204 km
Yaoundé Nsimalen International AirportNSI
221 km

Places near Bafang

Places with a climate like Bafang

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bafang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bafang.
What is the hottest month in Bafang?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Bafang?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bafang?
August is the wettest month with about 522 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.