Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
October verdict
Douala, Cameroon in October
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 385mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
385mm
Sun
4.2h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 385mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°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
October30°C average high
October is close to Douala's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October385mm average rain
October sits near Douala's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
October4.2 hours average sun
October sits close to Douala's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October28°C average sea
October is close to Douala's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
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
October47 weather score
October 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.