Douala weather in August (Cameroon)

What can you expect from the weather in Douala during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Douala typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Douala in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 375 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 29 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 55 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Douala. January typically offers the best circumstances. While March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Douala climate page with graphs.

 

Douala, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 95%  

Precipitation 375 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 88%  

Sunshine 55 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cameroon in August

Find out more about the weather in Cameroon in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Douala in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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