Weather in Buea, Cameroon 🇨🇲
Live weather in Buea, currently 25°C with patchy rain nearby. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Buea is in Cameroon — see weather across all major cities in Cameroon, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
24.9°C
feels like 27.9°C
Patchy rain nearby
Current Weather in Buea, Cameroon Updated at 11:00 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 82% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 7.9 kph (205°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1017.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.1 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 8.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:15 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:26 PM |
What is the weather like in Buea right now?
Buea is enjoying 25°C this hour, patchy rain above. Light rain is falling, so keep something waterproof handy. Humidity nudges the feel up to around 28°C. It's oppressively muggy, humidity sitting at 82%.
Breathe easy: air quality reads good, EPA index 1. Strong sun today, UV 8; protect exposed skin midday. Daylight runs from 06:15 AM to 06:26 PM today — about 12h 11m.
Rain is very likely today, a 86% chance with up to 6 mm forecast. Dry for now, but showers look likely from about 8pm. That's about 3°C below the usual September average for Buea.
It's an unsettled week ahead, with the wettest day looking like Tuesday. Today's high stays well short of Buea's record for the date, 32°C.
Don't get caught out — rain gear is worth carrying in Buea today.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Buea, Cameroon 🇨🇲
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Buea, Cameroon 🇨🇲 Today
Air Quality Index in Buea, Cameroon 🇨🇲 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 184.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 51.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 1.1 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 1.4 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 3.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 4.6 µg/m³ |
About Buea
Buea, perched on the eastern slopes of Mount Cameroon, offers a distinctly cool and green escape from the tropical heat. This former colonial capital in Cameroon's Southwest Region blends German-era architecture with a lively student atmosphere, home to the University of Buea. The iconic Mount Cameroon, an active volcano, looms overhead, while nearby attractions include the lush Buea Botanical Garden and the black-sand beaches of Limbe. The city's geography, at around 870 meters elevation, creates a refreshing mountain climate amidst the surrounding rainforest.
Under the tropical monsoon (Am) classification, Buea experiences a pronounced wet season from June to October and a drier period from November to February. Summers bring relentless rain and high humidity, with temperatures averaging 25–28°C, while winters are cooler and more comfortable, hovering around 20–24°C. The dry season offers clearer skies and lower humidity, ideal for hiking. Packing essentials include a rain jacket, waterproof footwear, and quick-dry clothing for the wet months; during the dry season, lightweight layers and sun protection suffice, though evenings can be cool.
The best weather window is November through February, when the rains subside and the air is fresh. Notable phenomena include the dense fog that often blankets the mountain slopes, reducing visibility, and occasional minor seismic activity from the volcano. The monsoon brings intense, daily downpours, sometimes causing landslides on the winding roads. For those drawn to dramatic skies and lush landscapes, the early wet season (March–April) offers a different kind of beauty, though with higher humidity.
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