Average Monthly Sunshine in Douala

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Douala receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Douala. Expect long, bright days with 194 hours in January and darker periods with just 55 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 1721 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Douala’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Douala enjoys an average of 1721 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

July, Douala’s wettest month, receives 113 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Douala Precipitation page.