Douala · SummerMonth summary
Douala weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
91% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Douala in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Douala. January remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Douala in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Douala brings pleasant temperatures (28°F) and long sunny days (7.8h of sunshine). With 91% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 75°F | 90°F | 56% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 77°F | 90°F | 61% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 75°F | 90°F | 81% | 0.3in | 8.8h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 75°F | 88°F | 84% | 0.4in | 9.0h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 75°F | 86°F | 91% | 0.4in | 8.7h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 73°F | 84°F | 95% | 0.5in | 8.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 73°F | 82°F | 95% | 0.4in | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 73°F | 82°F | 91% | 0.4in | 7.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 73°F | 82°F | 97% | 0.4in | 7.7h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 73°F | 84°F | 97% | 0.5in | 8.5h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 75°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.3in | 9.5h | 6.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 75°F | 88°F | 63% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Douala averages 82°F, 91% rainy days and 7.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Douala in August
Is August a good time to visit Douala?
August is an acceptable time for Douala (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Douala in August?
Yes, 91% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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