Bertoua climate
Bertoua (Cameroon) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C76 °F, and about 1,303 mm51 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bertoua climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3391 | 1763 | 2577 | 70.3 |
| Feb | 3392 | 1967 | 2680 | 311.2 |
| Mar | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 803.2 |
| Apr | 2985 | 2170 | 2577 | 1254.9 |
| May | 2983 | 2169 | 2576 | 1395.5 |
| Jun | 2882 | 2068 | 2475 | 1325.2 |
| Jul | 2781 | 2067 | 2374 | 1405.5 |
| Aug | 2780 | 1967 | 2373 | 1716.7 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1967 | 2374 | 2048.0 |
| Oct | 2781 | 2068 | 2374 | 1877.3 |
| Nov | 2883 | 1967 | 2475 | 763.0 |
| Dec | 3188 | 1864 | 2476 | 120.5 |
| Year | 3392 | 1763 | 2476 | 1,30351 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54% | 53% | 5.5 | 11:53 |
| Feb | 59% | 67% | 5.3 | 11:58 |
| Mar | 72% | 74% | 5.1 | 12:05 |
| Apr | 80% | 77% | 5.2 | 12:13 |
| May | 82% | 75% | 4.9 | 12:20 |
| Jun | 82% | 78% | 4.2 | 12:23 |
| Jul | 83% | 83% | 3.9 | 12:22 |
| Aug | 85% | 85% | 3.9 | 12:16 |
| Sep | 86% | 84% | 4.6 | 12:08 |
| Oct | 85% | 81% | 4.9 | 12:01 |
| Nov | 81% | 65% | 5.1 | 11:54 |
| Dec | 65% | 53% | 5.2 | 11:51 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bertoua is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 19 °C67 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.4 °C6.1 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,303 mm51 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 43% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January. The wettest month is September (204 mm8.0 in), the driest is January (7 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 54% in January to 86% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 53%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in June to 4 km/h (3 mph) in January.
Best time to visit Bertoua
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November and December. Average highs then reach 28 °C83 °F to 31 °C88 °F. Precipitation is 12 mm0.5 in to 76 mm3.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is very wet (204 mm8.0 in) and humid (86% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bertoua
- Wetter months (April–October) — highs 2780 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1967 to 21 °C70 °F, about 157 mm6.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–March) — highs 2883 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1763 to 21 °C70 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Bertoua compares
The nearest larger place is Yaoundé, about 253 km to the west. Compared with it, Bertoua is on average 1.6 °C2.8 °F warmer. It receives 12% less precipitation (1,303 mm51 in vs 1,474 mm58 in). The difference is largest in February (2.6 °C4.6 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 13 places in Cameroon. By annual mean temperature, Bertoua is the 5th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 12th wettest. See all of them on the Cameroon climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Berbérati (Central African Republic, Aw), Owo (Nigeria, Aw) and Carnot (Central African Republic, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Berbérati 236 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,595 mm63 in
- Climate in Carnot 246 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,654 mm65 in
- Climate in Yaoundé 253 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,474 mm58 in
- Climate in Ngaoundéré 306 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,477 mm58 in
- Climate in Ébolowa 337 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,591 mm63 in
- Climate in Bafoussam 375 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,973 mm78 in
- Climate in Kumbo 380 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,967 mm77 in
- Climate in Edéa 403 km · 26 °C80 °F · 2,452 mm97 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bertoua?
February is the warmest month in Bertoua. Its average high is 33 °C (92 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bertoua?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (67 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bertoua?
September is the wettest month with about 204 mm (8.0 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Bertoua?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November and December.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.