The month in detail
What to expect in May
May falls in the wet season in Douala. Showers are often brief but intense. With 58% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
May ranks 5 out of 12 months in Douala. Compared to April: −2°F daytime, 10 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Sea
32°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Douala is December (5.3/10), 0.6 pt higher than May.
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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 · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 82°F
🌧️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
CameroonEquatorial 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 88°F highs, 75°F 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 75°F, while afternoon highs average 88°F.
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 May?
In May, the sea averages 89°F in Douala: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Douala in May?
The average UV index reaches 7 in May in Douala (high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.