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Douala, Cameroon · Equatorial tropical

Douala: best months to visit

December (5.3/10) · September (4.4/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 4.05°N · 9.77°E
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December
Depends on your goals
5.3/10
☀️ Dec
Top score (5.3/10)
🌤️ Feb
Alt. (5.2/10)
Sep
Plus rude (4.4/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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When to visit Douala?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Douala, December and February clearly stand out. September concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 December · 5.3 February · 5.2 January · 5.1 April · 4.8 ⚠️ September · 4.4
5.1
Jan
5.2
Feb
4.7
Mar
4.8
Apr
4.7
May
4.7
Jun
4.5
Jul
4.6
Aug
4.4
Sep
4.5
Oct
4.7
Nov
5.3
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Douala offers 0 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 5.3 in December vs 4.4 in September.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 0 comfortable months ()
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
🌥️ January →24°C32°C21%1.8mm6.2h5.1/10Decent period
🌥️ February →25°C32°C24%2.5mm6.3h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ March →24°C32°C43%7.1mm5.5h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ April →24°C31°C48%9.0mm5.9h4.8/10Decent period
🌥️ May →24°C30°C58%10.9mm5.7h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ June →23°C29°C67%12.6mm4.1h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ July →23°C28°C66%10.1mm2.3h4.5/10Decent period
🌥️ August →23°C28°C57%9.8mm1.7h4.6/10Decent period
🌥️ September →23°C28°C73%10.9mm3.0h4.4/10Decent period
🌥️ October →23°C29°C73%12.2mm4.2h4.5/10Decent period
🌥️ November →24°C30°C58%8.6mm5.4h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ December →24°C31°C26%2.8mm5.9h5.3/10Decent period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
No month > 7
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (December)
🌡️ Feel
Humid heat
☀️ UV
7.3 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
24°C · Oppressive
☔ Rain
26% · 2.8 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
5.9h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Douala

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min22°24°26°28°30°32°201620172018201920202021202220232024202531.3° — decade peak (2024)+0.56°C / decade
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Cameroon

🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyFranc CFA (CFA)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 28°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 73%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location

Where is Douala ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Equatorial tropical climate with a 5.3 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
4.05°N · 9.77°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Douala?
December is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 5.9h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Douala get in December?
Douala averages 5.9 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Douala?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Douala in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Douala good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Douala scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.2/10.
When should you avoid Douala?
September is the most difficult month to visit Douala, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.