When to go · Douala, Cameroon
Best Time to Visit Douala
The sweet spot for Douala is February, January and December. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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February, January, December
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
July, September, August
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, May
Wettest is October (349mm)
Douala weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 37mm | hot, mostly dry |
| FebBEST | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 30mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Mar | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 122mm | hot, wet |
| Apr | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 163mm | hot, wet |
| May | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 265mm | hot, very wet |
| Jun | 28°C / 82°F | 24°C / 75°F | 249mm | warm, very wet |
| Jul | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 73°F | 175mm | warm, wet |
| Aug | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 73°F | 232mm | warm, very wet |
| Sep | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 73°F | 200mm | warm, very wet |
| Oct | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 349mm | hot, very wet |
| Nov | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 207mm | hot, very wet |
| DecBEST | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 45mm | hot, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Douala plans around the seasons for you.