AI-generatedBuea at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Feb · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,600 h
- Rain a year
- 3,856 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 859 m
Climate in Buea
Buea has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while August is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year, Buea is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Buea
The best time to visit Buea is from July to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from March to June and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 583 mm.
Buea through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Buea in the dry season
Jan – Feb, Jul – Sep
Fair
- 25–30 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 124 rainy days in all
Buea in the rainy season
Mar – Jun, Oct – Dec
Poor
- 26–29 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 194 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Mar – Jun, Oct – Dec
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:0818:10
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:55–06:35 · evening 17:42–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:47–05:55 · evening 18:22–18:31
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Buea compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 26° at the start of the month to 27° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Buea in October?
In October, Buea is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 475 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Buea.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 2 min06:08 – 18:10
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 92 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Buea
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Buea: score 49 against 41. In August, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 49better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 hbetter | 3.0 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 31 |
| Rainfall | 475 mmbetter | 583 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Buea month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January29° · 6.2 h
In January, Buea is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buea.
Buea in January26February30° · 6.0 h
In February, Buea is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buea.
Buea in February26March29° · 4.9 h
In March, Buea is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 224 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buea.
Buea in March28April29° · 4.4 h
In April, Buea is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 273 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buea.
Buea in April31May28° · 4.0 h
In May, Buea is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 319 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buea.
Buea in May42June26° · 3.5 h
In June, Buea is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 411 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Buea.
Buea in June47July26° · 3.2 h
In July, Buea is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 559 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Buea – and yet one of the best months here.
Buea in July49August25° · 3.0 h
In August, Buea is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 583 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Buea – and yet one of the best months here.
Buea in August45September26° · 3.1 h
In September, Buea is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 560 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Buea – and yet one of the best months here.
Buea in September41October27° · 3.6 h
In October, Buea is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 475 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Buea.
Buea in October39November27° · 4.9 h
In November, Buea is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 220 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buea.
Buea in November37December28° · 6.0 h
In December, Buea is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 80 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buea.
Buea in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in February: 30°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Buea
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (19°), the warmest in March (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to June; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 362 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 37 | 29° | 20° | 6.2 h | 16 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 30° | 21° | 6.0 h | 18 | 95 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 29° | 21° | 4.9 h | 28 | 224 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 29° | 21° | 4.4 h | 28 | 273 |
| MayMay | 31 | 28° | 21° | 4.0 h | 30 | 319 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 26° | 20° | 3.5 h | 30 | 411 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 26° | 19° | 3.2 h | 31 | 559 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 25° | 19° | 3.0 h | 31 | 583 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 26° | 19° | 3.1 h | 30 | 560 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 27° | 20° | 3.6 h | 31 | 475 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 27° | 20° | 4.9 h | 29 | 220 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 28° | 20° | 6.0 h | 19 | 80 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
4.15° N, 9.24° E · 859 m · Africa/Douala
Sunshine1,600 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Buea
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Buea, 30 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain3,856 mm a year, most in August
Rain in Buea: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Buea has about 31 rainy days with 475 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 15 in September
UV index in Buea
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in February: 8 km/h
Wind and clouds in Buea
How breezy and how cloudy Buea is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Buea typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 92 % of the sky over Buea: mostly overcast, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity38 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Buea
How often the day gets hot in Buea (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Buea has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Buea
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Buea in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Buea has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 27).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 28 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 55 min
- Distance
- 5,340 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Cameroon
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +237
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Buea vs Limbe
In October Buea has the better holiday weather (score 41 vs 32). During the day Limbe is 1 °C warmer than Buea.
| in October | Buea | Limbe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 28° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 30 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Nov – May |
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In October, Buea ranks 5 of 6 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Buea
When is the best time to visit Buea?
The best time to visit Buea is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Buea?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. August is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Buea?
Rain is frequent from March to June and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 583 mm. The driest month is January with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Buea get?
Buea gets around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.2 hours a day; in August there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Buea in?
Buea is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Buea?
A nonstop flight from London to Buea takes about 6 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Buea?
Buea has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 33, summer holidays 48, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 37.