Bamusso weather in January
In January, Bamusso sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 66 mm of rain across 19.4 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Bamusso's 2nd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bamusso's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- 19.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:41 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.12 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical January day in Bamusso reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 23 |
| 12 | 29 | 23 |
| 13 | 29 | 23 |
| 14 | 29 | 23 |
| 15 | 29 | 23 |
| 16 | 29 | 23 |
| 17 | 29 | 23 |
| 18 | 29 | 23 |
| 19 | 29 | 23 |
| 20 | 29 | 23 |
| 21 | 29 | 23 |
| 22 | 29 | 23 |
| 23 | 29 | 23 |
| 24 | 29 | 23 |
| 25 | 30 | 23 |
| 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 27 | 30 | 23 |
| 28 | 30 | 23 |
| 29 | 30 | 23 |
| 30 | 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 30 | 23 |
How January really feels in Bamusso
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bamusso weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 23° | 66 | 19.4 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 30° / 23° | 105 | 21.7 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 30° / 24° | 247 | 29.1 | 12 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 30° / 24° | 338 | 29 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| May | 29° / 23° | 414 | 30.2 | 12.2 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 28° / 23° | 545 | 29.8 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 26° / 22° | 626 | 30.2 | 12.2 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 26° / 22° | 562 | 30.1 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 27° / 22° | 582 | 29.6 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 23° | 561 | 30.8 | 11.9 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 23° | 332 | 29.5 | 11.8 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 29° / 23° | 108 | 24.2 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 46 | 54 |
| 5 | 45 | 55 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 36 | 64 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 33 | 67 |
| 19 | 32 | 68 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 33 | 67 |
| 22 | 32 | 68 |
| 23 | 32 | 68 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 33 | 67 |
| 26 | 33 | 67 |
| 27 | 34 | 66 |
| 28 | 34 | 66 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 34 | 66 |
| 31 | 34 | 66 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Bamusso gets around 66 mm of rain over 19.4 wet days in January, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 63% and peaks near 73% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 |
| 2 | 53 |
| 3 | 53 |
| 4 | 53 |
| 5 | 53 |
| 6 | 53 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 54 |
| 9 | 55 |
| 10 | 56 |
| 11 | 57 |
| 12 | 58 |
| 13 | 59 |
| 14 | 60 |
| 15 | 61 |
| 16 | 63 |
| 17 | 64 |
| 18 | 65 |
| 19 | 66 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 69 |
| 22 | 70 |
| 23 | 71 |
| 24 | 71 |
| 25 | 72 |
| 26 | 72 |
| 27 | 72 |
| 28 | 72 |
| 29 | 73 |
| 30 | 73 |
| 31 | 73 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 |
| Miserable (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
| 2 | 3 | 88 | 9 |
| 3 | 4 | 87 | 9 |
| 4 | 4 | 87 | 9 |
| 5 | 5 | 86 | 9 |
| 6 | 5 | 85 | 10 |
| 7 | 5 | 85 | 10 |
| 8 | 6 | 83 | 11 |
| 9 | 6 | 83 | 11 |
| 10 | 6 | 82 | 12 |
| 11 | 6 | 82 | 12 |
| 12 | 6 | 81 | 13 |
| 13 | 5 | 82 | 13 |
| 14 | 5 | 81 | 14 |
| 15 | 5 | 80 | 15 |
| 16 | 4 | 80 | 16 |
| 17 | 4 | 79 | 17 |
| 18 | 3 | 80 | 17 |
| 19 | 3 | 79 | 18 |
| 20 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 21 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 22 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 23 | 2 | 76 | 22 |
| 24 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 25 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 26 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 27 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 28 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 29 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 30 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 31 | 1 | 67 | 32 |
Wind in January
Winds average 4 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:35 AM to 6:44 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:32 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:35 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:37 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:23 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:23 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:25 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:26 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:28 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:28 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:28 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:29 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:29 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:30 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:30 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:30 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:31 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:31 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:31 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:32 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:32 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.12 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.25 kWh/m² to a high of 5.17 kWh/m² in February across the year — January's 5.12 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bamusso
In January, Bamusso sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bamusso's rainy season runs April–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Bamusso sees seasonal dust haze (January–March), heaviest in February.
Is January a good time to visit Bamusso?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Bamusso for sightseeing.
What to pack for Bamusso in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Bamusso sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bamusso in January
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in August near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Bamusso in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bamusso peaks around April 12 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Bamusso in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bamusso is worst in February — around 76 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.3× the cleanest month (September, 18 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 74 | 76 | 45 | 35 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 30 | 60 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 45 | Poor |
| Apr | 35 | Moderate |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 30 | Moderate |
| Dec | 60 | Unhealthy |
Where is Bamusso?
Bamusso sits at 4.5°N, 8.9°E, 8 m above sea level, in Cameroon. The nearest listed city is Ekondo Titi, 22 km away.
Topography around Bamusso
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bamusso.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bamusso has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 32 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 378 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,007 m.
The land around Bamusso is covered by mangroves (61%) and water (34%) within 3 km, water (43%), trees (32%) and mangroves (24%) within 16 km, and trees (52%) and water (36%) within 80 km.
Cameroon travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,972
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 30.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 445
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bamusso (4.4591°, 8.9027°, elevation 8 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).