January weather forecast
Bamendjou, Cameroon

January

Weather in January

January is a tropical winter month in Bamendjou, Cameroon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.3°C (61.3°F) and 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

Bamendjou's January reports an average high-temperature of a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), exhibiting a minor difference from December. With the onset of night in January, Bamendjou reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a refreshing 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is computed to be a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Prolonged activity during exposure might result in a state of fatigue and cause heat cramps.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.

Humidity

The least humid month in Bamendjou is January, with an average relative humidity of 43%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Bamendjou. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during January morphs into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Bamendjou in January?
In Bamendjou, 30.4°C (86.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 16.3°C (61.3°F) is the average low-temperature during January. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the least humid month in Bamendjou?
January is the least humid month in Bamendjou, Cameroon, with an average relative humidity of 43%.
What is the average humidity in January in Bamendjou?
In January, the average relative humidity is 43%.
What is the driest month in Bamendjou?
January is the month with the least rainfall in Bamendjou. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Bamendjou in January?
In Bamendjou, in January, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Bamendjou have in January?
The average day length in January in Bamendjou is 11h and 51min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Bamendjou?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, in Bamendjou, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:28 WAT.
How long on average sun shines in January in Bamendjou?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Bamendjou is 9.9h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Bamendjou?
The months with the highest UV index in Bamendjou are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in January in Bamendjou?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bamendjou, Cameroon, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average temperature in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (23.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is November (15.5°C).

Average pressure in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average pressure in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average wind speed in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and September (3.7km/h).

Average humidity in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average humidity in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average humidity in January: 43%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (43%).

Average rainfall in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average rainfall in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall in January: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (269mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average rainfall days in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (2.9 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average sunshine days in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average UV index in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average cloud cover in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average cloud cover in January: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January - Bamendjou, Cameroon
Average visibility in January
Bamendjou, Cameroon
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5km).

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