When is the best time to go to Douala
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Douala, Cameroon. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Douala
Douala weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Douala are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 32mm | 6.6hrs | 12.7hrs |
Douala's weather in January is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Douala, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Douala and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Douala with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 58mm | 6.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
February in Douala is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Douala, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Douala and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Douala with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 158mm | 5.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Douala is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Douala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Douala and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Douala with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 219mm | 6.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
Douala's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Douala for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Douala and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Douala with around 219mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 262mm | 6hrs | 13hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Douala and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Douala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Douala and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Douala with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 389mm | 4.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The climate in Douala during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Douala.
June is in the summer in Douala and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Douala with around 389mm 15.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 601mm | 2.6hrs | 12.7hrs |
July in Douala is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Douala.
July is in the summer in Douala and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Douala with around 601mm 23.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 656mm | 2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Douala is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Douala.
August is in the summer in Douala and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 560mm | 3.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
Douala's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Douala.
September is in the fall / autumn in Douala and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Douala with around 560mm 22 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 385mm | 4.5hrs | 13hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Douala and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Douala.
October is in the fall / autumn in Douala and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Douala with around 385mm 15.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 127mm | 5.8hrs | 12.7hrs |
The climate in Douala during November can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Douala for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Douala and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Douala with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 30mm | 6.3hrs | 12.7hrs |
December in Douala is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Douala, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Douala and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Douala with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Douala weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
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