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Douala, Cameroon - Weather and Climate

Douala, Cameroon, has fairly consistent temperatures over the course of the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Douala remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 25°C in February to around 23°C during July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Douala is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3155 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 392 mm of precipitation, recorded across 26 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 77 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Douala Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Douala. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Douala

Monday
21 Jul
Light rain
Light rain
26°C
3.4 mm
Tuesday
22 Jul
Light rain
Light rain
26°C
4.7 mm
Wednesday
23 Jul
Rain showers
Rain showers
28°C
9.1 mm

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Douala in Cameroon

Douala has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 32°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Douala?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Douala?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Douala?
    July tops the wettest month list with 392 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Douala?
    January is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Douala?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 194 hours of sunshine.

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