AI-generatedLimbe at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – May
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 3,056 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 74 m
Climate in Limbe
Limbe has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while August is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Limbe is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Limbe
The best time to visit Limbe is from November to May. The sea reaches 29.4 °C in March, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 450 mm.
Limbe through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Limbe in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 181 rainy days in all
Limbe in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Good
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 148 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – May
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0818:10
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
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 17:42–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:47–05:55 · evening 18:23–18:31
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 Limbe compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea warms from 27° to 28°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 27° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Limbe in October?
In October, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 337 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 2 min06:08 – 18:10
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Limbe
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Limbe: score 71 against 63. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in January. January has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 71better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 27.8° | 28.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 30 | 22better |
| Rainfall | 337 mm | 76 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Limbe month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January29° · Sea 29° · 6.3 h
In January, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 76 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in January71February30° · Sea 29° · 6.3 h
In February, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 99 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in February67March30° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h
In March, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 188 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in March65April30° · Sea 29° · 4.6 h
In April, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 217 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in April65May30° · Sea 29° · 4.4 h
In May, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 259 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in May63June28° · Sea 28° · 3.8 h
In June, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 323 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in June62July27° · Sea 27° · 3.5 h
In July, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 450 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in July61August27° · Sea 26° · 3.3 h
In August, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 430 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in August62September28° · Sea 27° · 3.5 h
In September, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 394 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in September63October28° · Sea 28° · 4.0 h
In October, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 337 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in October67November29° · Sea 28° · 5.2 h
In November, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 191 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in November71December29° · Sea 29° · 6.3 h
In December, Limbe is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 94 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Limbe.
Limbe in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in April: 30°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Limbe
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. 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 (23°), the warmest in March (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 71 | 29° | 24° | 28.8° | 6.3 h | 22 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 30° | 25° | 29.1° | 6.3 h | 23 | 99 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.1 h | 28 | 188 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 4.6 h | 26 | 217 |
| MayMay | 65 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 4.4 h | 29 | 259 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 28° | 24° | 28.2° | 3.8 h | 29 | 323 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 27° | 23° | 26.9° | 3.5 h | 30 | 450 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 27° | 23° | 26.3° | 3.3 h | 30 | 430 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 28° | 23° | 26.9° | 3.5 h | 29 | 394 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 28° | 23° | 27.8° | 4.0 h | 30 | 337 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 29° | 24° | 28.4° | 5.2 h | 28 | 191 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 29° | 24° | 28.8° | 6.3 h | 25 | 94 |
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
4.02° N, 9.21° E · 74 m · Africa/Douala
Sea temperatureUp to 29° in March
Sea temperature in Limbe
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.3 – 28.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Limbe ranges from 26.3 °C in August to 29.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.7° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 28.7° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.2° | 27.4° | 28.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.9° | 26.2° | 27.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.8° | 26.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.9° | 26.3° | 27.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.8° | 27.3° | 28.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 28.0° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine1,710 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Limbe
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 4.0 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Limbe, 33 % 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.
Rain3,056 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Limbe: 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, Limbe has about 30 rainy days with 337 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 14 in September
UV index in Limbe
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
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: 13 km/h
Wind and clouds in Limbe
How breezy and how cloudy Limbe 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 Limbe typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Limbe: mostly overcast, with about 4.0 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 & humidity74 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Limbe
How often the day gets hot in Limbe (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, Limbe has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Limbe
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Limbe 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.
Limbe has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 55 min
- Distance
- 5,350 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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Limbe vs Buea
In October the holiday weather in Limbe and Buea is about equally good (score 63 vs 63). During the day Buea is 1 °C cooler than Limbe.
| in October | Limbe | Buea |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Sea | 28° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 31 |
| Best time | Nov – May | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
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Cameroon in October: the best places
In October, Limbe ranks 1 of 6 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Limbe
When is the best time to visit Limbe?
The best time to visit Limbe is from November to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Limbe?
The sea temperature in Limbe ranges from 26.3 °C in August to 29.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Limbe in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Limbe?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Limbe?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 450 mm. The driest month is January with 76 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Limbe get?
Limbe gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 6.3 hours a day; in August there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Limbe in?
Limbe is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Limbe?
A nonstop flight from London to Limbe takes about 6 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,350 km.
Which school holidays are best for Limbe?
Limbe has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 65, summer holidays 61, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 71.