Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Douala, Cameroon Average Monthly Weather
Weather score56Good annual avg
Best months: January, December, February
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 4.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 3476mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
3476mm
Annual total
Sun
4.7h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
56
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 656mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
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Weather map
Compare Douala, Cameroon with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August28°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August656mm average rain
August is one of Douala's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August1.8 hours average sun
August is one of Douala's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August43 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.