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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
Average monthly humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 88%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Douala
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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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 392 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 194 hours of sunshine.
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