Climate normals · 1970–2000
Douala Climate
Douala is a city in Cameroon (05) with a population of about 1,338,082. Its average annual temperature is 26.5°C (80°F), with roughly 3184 mm of rain per year.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
3184
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Douala Climate
Douala has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F) and receives about 3184 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
3184
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 30 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 57 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 147 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 221 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 270 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 346 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 572 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 548 mm |
| September | 25° / 78° | 471 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 368 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 124 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 30 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Douala
The most comfortable months to visit Douala are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 32°C high). The coldest is August (near 22°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Douala are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Douala, Cameroon has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C and about 3184 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Douala average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.