Bamenda, Cameroon: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Bamenda, Cameroon? If you're planning to go to Bamenda, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Bamenda, Cameroon

Based on the climate and weather in Bamenda, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Bamenda, Cameroon

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Bamenda, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly option.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear out. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Bamenda, Cameroon by month

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January

If you visit Bamenda during January, you are likely to see that it is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you are traveling to Bamenda in February, you will notice that it is hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

In April, Bamenda is warm and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Bamenda, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Bamenda is a perfect temperature and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Bamenda is warm and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C) to 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you go to Bamenda in July, you will notice that it is mild and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

In August, Bamenda is mild and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Bamenda, with most of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you visit Bamenda during September, you might see that it is a perfect temperature and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (mid 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in this region is a perfect temperature and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you go to Bamenda in November, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

If you vacation in Bamenda during December, you may find that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Mankon Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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