Bandjoun in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Bandjoun sees average daytime highs around 25°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 458 mm of rain over about 64 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early September to 27°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels humid.
Fall is Bandjoun's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Bandjoun's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 25°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 458 mm
- 64 wet days
- Avg wind
- 6 km/h
- Travel score
- 4.8
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Bandjoun in Fall
Over the season highs climb from about 24°C in early September to 27°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Bandjoun reaches about 25°C and drops to 17°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest November.
Bandjoun weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 16° | 2 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 31° / 17° | 7 | 1.6 | 11.8 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 18° | 39 | 7.9 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 111 | 20.3 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| May | 26° / 18° | 146 | 26 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 25° / 17° | 158 | 26.9 | 12.3 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 24° / 17° | 240 | 29 | 12.3 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 24° / 17° | 259 | 28.6 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 24° / 17° | 235 | 28.2 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 25° / 17° | 180 | 26.9 | 11.9 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 26° / 16° | 43 | 9.2 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 16° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 7.4 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Bandjoun gets around 458 mm of rain over 64 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 6 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min in early September to 11 h 42 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 4.8 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Bandjoun
In fall, Bandjoun overlaps its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bandjoun's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Bandjoun sees seasonal dust haze (February–April), heaviest in February.
Is fall a good time to visit Bandjoun?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a reasonable time to visit Bandjoun for sightseeing.
What to pack for Bandjoun in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Bandjoun sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 17°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 64 days see rain.
UV index in Bandjoun in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bandjoun peaks around March 24 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 10 (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) | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Bandjoun in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bandjoun is worst in February — around 109 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.9× the cleanest month (August, 22 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) | 85 | 109 | 71 | 54 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 35 | 44 | 71 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 109 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 54 | Poor |
| May | 34 | Moderate |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 35 | Moderate |
| Nov | 44 | Poor |
| Dec | 71 | Unhealthy |
Where is Bandjoun?
Bandjoun sits at 5.4°N, 10.4°E, 1,529 m above sea level, in Cameroon. The nearest listed city is Bafoussam, 11 km away.
Topography around Bandjoun
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bandjoun.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bandjoun has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 146 m around an average of 1,529 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 922 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,616 m.
The land around Bandjoun is covered by trees (52%), artificial surfaces (23%) and cropland (22%) within 3 km, trees (50%) and grassland (23%) within 16 km, and trees (67%) and grassland (26%) 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 Bandjoun (5.3757°, 10.4133°, elevation 1,529 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.