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Douala, Cameroon · Equatorial tropical

Douala in February: go or not?

Mixed period. Douala in February: 5.2/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 4.05°N · 9.77°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Douala · February
5.2
25–32°
Temperature
24%
Rain
6h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Edouard TAMBA via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

In February, Douala sees 32°C during the day with 6.3h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

February ranks 2 out of 12 months in Douala.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Sea
31°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.9h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 66
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Douala is December (5.3/10), 0.1 pt higher than February.

See December →See all 12 months →
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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)
Location

Where is Douala ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Cameroon
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.
Can you swim in Douala in February?
In February, the sea averages 31°C in Douala: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Douala in February?
The average UV index reaches 8 in February in Douala (very high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Protection essential.