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When is the best time to visit Douala?
In general the best time to visit Douala is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, December, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is February, March, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in March and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Douala in different months
This is the average weather in Douala for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 213 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 375 mm in October.
Climate in Douala
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Douala for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +95°F | +95°F | +97°F | +95°F | +93°F | +91°F | +88°F | +88°F | +90°F | +91°F | +91°F | +93°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +88°F | +90°F | +90°F | +88°F | +86°F | +84°F | +82°F | +81°F | +82°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +66°F | +70°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +70°F | +68°F | +70°F | +70°F | +70°F | +72°F | +68°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 87 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 68 | 93 | 223 | 282 | 299 | 298 | 366 | 345 | 352 | 375 | 257 | 102 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 22 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 22 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Douala during the whole year:
The hottest month in Douala is March with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is August with the lowest temperatures of +73°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Douala looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Douala is August with average humidity going up to 91%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 86%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Douala during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 68 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 14 rainy days and 375 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Douala:
What is the hottest month in Douala?
The hottest month in Douala is March with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Douala?
The coldest month in Douala is August with minimum temperatures of +73°F.
Is Douala worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Douala could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Douala?
if you're looking to visit Douala when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 68 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Douala
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Douala, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
