Cameroon
Cameroon in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Cameroon in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Cameroon in March?
- Garoua is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 39°C (102°F) in March; Buea is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Cameroon in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Kribi (29°C (85°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
39°
Garoua
Coolest
28°
Buea
Driest
2 mm
Maroua
Warmest sea
29°
Kribi
Across Cameroon, March highs run from 28°C (82°F) (Buea) to 39°C (102°F) (Garoua). On average it is about as warm as February. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Yaoundé, Limbe, and Bafoussam.
Best places in Cameroon in March
57
Yaoundé
Centre · Cameroon
30° / 20° 139 mm Mar
69
Limbe
South-West Region · Cameroon
31° / 22° 148 mm Mar
63
Bafoussam
West Region · Cameroon
29° / 18° 108 mm Mar
64
Buea
South-West Region · Cameroon
28° / 19° 177 mm Mar
62
Ngaoundéré
Adamaoua Region · Cameroon
32° / 16° 38 mm Mar
64
Foumban
West Region · Cameroon
30° / 19° 102 mm Mar
65
Kribi
South · Cameroon
31° / 23° 177 mm Mar
60
Nkongsamba
Littoral · Cameroon
29° / 20° 137 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limbe | 31° | 22° | 148 mm | — | 69 |
| Kribi | 31° | 23° | 177 mm | 29° | 65 |
| Buea | 28° | 19° | 177 mm | — | 64 |
| Foumban | 30° | 19° | 102 mm | — | 64 |
| Bafoussam | 29° | 18° | 108 mm | — | 63 |
| Ngaoundéré | 32° | 16° | 38 mm | — | 62 |
| Nkongsamba | 29° | 20° | 137 mm | — | 60 |
| Bafang | 30° | 20° | 122 mm | — | 59 |
| Yaoundé | 30° | 20° | 139 mm | — | 57 |
| Bamenda | 30° | 19° | 117 mm | — | 55 |
| Ebolowa | 29° | 20° | 172 mm | — | 54 |
| Dschang | 31° | 21° | 117 mm | — | 53 |
| Douala | 32° | 23° | 147 mm | — | 41 |
| Edéa | 32° | 23° | 151 mm | — | 41 |
| Maroua | 37° | 22° | 2 mm | — | 39 |
| Garoua | 39° | 24° | 3 mm | — | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Cameroon in March?
Average daytime highs range from 28° in Buea to 39° in Garoua.
Can you swim in Cameroon in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Kribi at about 29°.