AI-generatedDouala at a glance
- Best time
- Jun
- Warmest month
- Feb · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 3,054 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Douala
Douala has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while August is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Douala is rather dull; January is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0618:08
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:53–06:33 · evening 17:40–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:53 · evening 18:21–18:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Douala in October?
In October, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 383 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Douala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 2 min06:06 – 18:08
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Douala
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Douala
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.4 – 28.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Douala ranges from 26.3 °C in August to 29.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in March, while the air already peaks in February. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.7° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 28.6° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.4° | 28.7° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.2° | 27.4° | 28.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.9° | 26.2° | 27.4° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.7° | 26.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.9° | 26.2° | 27.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.9° | 27.4° | 28.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 28.1° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Douala
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Douala, 29 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Douala
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Douala: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Douala has about 30 rainy days with 383 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Douala
How breezy and how cloudy Douala is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Douala typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 88 % of the sky over Douala: mostly overcast, with about 3.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Douala
How often the day gets hot in Douala (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Douala has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Douala
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in February (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 35 | 31° | 24° | 28.8° | 5.9 h | 21 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 31° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.9 h | 22 | 91 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 31° | 24° | 29.4° | 4.8 h | 28 | 214 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 30° | 24° | 29.4° | 4.3 h | 27 | 269 |
| MayMay | 37 | 30° | 24° | 29.4° | 4.0 h | 29 | 288 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 28° | 23° | 28.2° | 3.5 h | 29 | 306 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 28° | 23° | 26.9° | 3.2 h | 29 | 362 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 27° | 23° | 26.3° | 3.1 h | 29 | 359 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 28° | 23° | 26.9° | 3.2 h | 30 | 380 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 29° | 23° | 27.9° | 3.5 h | 30 | 383 |
| NovemberNov | 41 | 29° | 24° | 28.5° | 4.7 h | 28 | 247 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 30° | 24° | 28.8° | 5.8 h | 23 | 91 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
4.05° N, 9.70° E · 19 m · Africa/Douala
Best time to visit Douala
The best time to visit Douala is in June. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in March it only reaches 29.4 °C. The wettest month is October with 383 mm of precipitation.
Douala through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Douala in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Douala in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 87 rainy days in all
Douala in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Douala in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 66 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Douala for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Douala
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Douala: score 48 against 42. In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 48better |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 27.9° | 26.9° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 3.2 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 29better |
| Rainfall | 383 mm | 362 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Douala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
35January31° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In January, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 65 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in January32February31° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In February, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 91 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in February32March31° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In March, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 214 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in March34April30° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In April, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 269 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in April37May30° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In May, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 288 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in May44June28° · Sea 28° · 4 h
In June, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 306 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in June48July28° · Sea 27° · 3 h
In July, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 362 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in July48August27° · Sea 26° · 3 h
In August, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 359 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in August44September28° · Sea 27° · 3 h
In September, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 380 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in September42October29° · Sea 28° · 4 h
In October, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 383 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in October41November29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In November, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 247 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Douala.
Douala in November39December30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, Douala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 91 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Douala.
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Douala vs. Malabo
In October Malabo has the better holiday weather (score 51 vs. 42). During the day Malabo is 1 °C cooler than Douala. The sea is about equally warm. Malabo gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Douala | Malabo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 31 |
| Best time | Jun | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
Cameroon in October: the best places
In October, Douala ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Yaoundé26°51
- 2DoualaThis page29°28°42
Planning a trip to Douala
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Douala in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Douala has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 33).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 55 min
- Distance
- 5,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Douala
When is the best time to visit Douala?
The best time to visit Douala is in June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Douala?
The sea temperature in Douala ranges from 26.3 °C in August to 29.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Douala in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Douala?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Douala?
The wettest month is October with 383 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 65 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Douala get?
Douala gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 5.9 hours a day; in August there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Douala in?
Douala uses the time zone Africa/Douala, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Douala?
A nonstop flight from London to Douala takes about 6 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Douala?
Douala has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 48) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 38, Summer holidays 48, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 37.
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