Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
April verdict
Douala, Cameroon in April
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 219mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
219mm
Sun
5.8h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 219mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Douala, Cameroon with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April32°C average high
April is one of Douala's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April219mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Douala's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
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
April5.8 hours average sun
April is brighter than Douala's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April29°C average sea
April is one of Douala's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
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
April54 weather score
April scores below Douala's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.