Bafoussam
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Consider with extra preparation
FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to parts of Cameroon. Visitors should be prepared for possible civil unrest, crime, and health concerns, and consider postponing non‑essential trips.
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- Official advice recommends significant caution
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Security threats (crime, civil unrest)
- Health risks (malaria, COVID‑19 variants)
- Limited consular support in remote areas
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bafoussam month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bafoussam are typically May, November and December, with average daytime highs around 25–28°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), September the coldest (average low 16°C), and July the wettest (about 253 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0 | 16.6 | 2 | 10.9 |
| February | 30.4 | 17.9 | 7 | 10.7 |
| March | 28.7 | 18.4 | 53 | 9.6 |
| April | 26.4 | 18.0 | 113 | 9.3 |
| May | 25.0 | 17.5 | 124 | 9.7 |
| June | 23.8 | 16.6 | 162 | 9.6 |
| July | 23.4 | 16.6 | 253 | 8.9 |
| August | 23.6 | 16.6 | 235 | 8.6 |
| September | 23.6 | 16.4 | 240 | 8.6 |
| October | 23.8 | 16.6 | 183 | 9.3 |
| November | 25.2 | 16.5 | 50 | 10.6 |
| December | 27.5 | 16.5 | 1 | 11.0 |
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People and places shaping Bafoussam
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Research updated Friday, September 18, 2026Past and future events in Bafoussam
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Previously
- Documented history · 1360
They arrived in the Tikar region around the middle of the twelfth century before dividing around 1360 when their last king, King Ndeh, died.
- Documented history · 1910
From Bafoussam were born almost all the other Bamileke Kingdoms, between the fifteenth century and the twentieth century (Bansoa was born in 1910 following the forced exile of Fo Taghe of Bafoussam)
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01 · OverviewBafoussam, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Bafoussam took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Bafoussam
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Bafoussam
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Bafoussam
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Bafoussam
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Bafoussam
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Bafoussam
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bafoussam located and what are its coordinates?
Bafoussam is situated in Cameroon at geographic coordinates 5.4778, 10.4176, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bafoussam?
Bafoussam has a recorded population of approximately 373,268 and observes the Africa/Douala time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bafoussam?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bafoussam include EN-CM, FR-CM, with XAF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bafoussam?
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