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Douala weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Douala
Dec–Feb is the driest spell, with harmattan haze. Douala is among Africa's wettest cities; Jul–Sep is the heaviest rain and floods.
Douala weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan31°30 mm
- Feb31°70 mm
- Mar30°153 mm
- Apr30°193 mm
- May30°191 mm
- Jun29°273 mm
- Jul28°327 mm
- Aug28°395 mm
- Sep29°365 mm
- Oct29°268 mm
- Nov30°159 mm
- Dec31°28 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C88°F | 23°C73°F | 30 mm | 81% | Hot & humid |
| February | 31°C88°F | 24°C74°F | 70 mm | 84% | Hot & humid |
| March | 30°C87°F | 24°C76°F | 153 mm | 87% | Pleasant |
| April | 30°C86°F | 24°C76°F | 193 mm | 88% | Rainy |
| May | 30°C86°F | 24°C76°F | 191 mm | 89% | Rainy |
| June | 29°C84°F | 23°C74°F | 273 mm | 90% | Rainy |
| July | 28°C83°F | 22°C72°F | 327 mm | 90% | Very wet |
| August | 28°C82°F | 22°C72°F | 395 mm | 91% | Very wet |
| September | 29°C83°F | 23°C73°F | 365 mm | 90% | Very wet |
| October | 29°C85°F | 23°C74°F | 268 mm | 89% | Rainy |
| November | 30°C86°F | 24°C74°F | 159 mm | 88% | Pleasant |
| December | 31°C88°F | 23°C73°F | 28 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Douala?
Dec–Feb. Dec–Feb is the driest spell, with harmattan haze. Douala is among Africa's wettest cities; Jul–Sep is the heaviest rain and floods.
When is the rainy season in Douala?
Rain peaks in August with about 395 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Mar–Nov.
What is the hottest month in Douala?
January, with average highs of 31°C (88°F).
How cold does Douala get?
The coolest nights are in August, averaging 22°C (72°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.