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Mount Cameroon

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Mount Cameroon

Cameroon
Best timeNov–Mar
Set inCameroon
In season~43°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

30–48°F

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Mount Cameroon
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak season is Dec–Feb.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 41%
WarmestFeb · 48°F
WettestJul
Best windowNov–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Mount Cameroon is an active stratovolcano in the Southwest Region of Cameroon next to the city of Buea near the Gulf of Guinea. Mount Cameroon is also known as Cameroon Mountain or Fako or by its indigenous name Mongo ma Ndemi. Mount Cameroon is ranked 22nd by topographic isolation.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Cameroon?

The best time to visit Mount Cameroon is November–March, in Cameroon.

Where is Mount Cameroon?

Mount Cameroon is in Cameroon.

What is Mount Cameroon known for?

Mount Cameroon is an active stratovolcano in the Southwest Region of Cameroon next to the city of Buea near the Gulf of Guinea. Mount Cameroon is also known as Cameroon Mountain or Fako or by its indigenous name Mongo ma Ndemi. Mount Cameroon is ranked 22nd by topographic isolation.

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