The climate in Douala during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
August is in the summer in Douala and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.7°C 72.9°F |
Average temperature | 25.1°C 77.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 656 mm 25.8 ins |
Rainy days | 29 days |
Sea temperature | 26.4°C 79.5°F |
Humidity | 86% |
Windspeed | 5kph 3 mph |
On average August is the wettest month of the year in Douala with around 656mm 25.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Douala in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | February | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
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Driest month: | December | 30mm 1.2ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 6.7hrs |
Coldest month: | August | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
Wettest month: | August | 656mm 25.8ins |