Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Douala, Cameroon in March
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 158mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
158mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
58
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 158mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h 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
March32°C average high
March 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
March158mm average rain
March 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
March5.5 hours average sun
March 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
March29°C average sea
March 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
March58 weather score
March sits close to Douala's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.