When is the best time to go to Douala?

When is the best time to go to Douala? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Douala are January, February, March, April, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, November and December
  • The rainiest months are July and August
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December


Annual weather in Douala

Infographic of the best times to visit Douala
Infographic of the best times to visit Douala ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Douala month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Douala for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Douala

Douala enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Douala is 90°F (ranging from 83°F in july to 94°F in february). Annual rainfall is 114.9in, with a minimum of 2.1in in december and a maximum of 19.4in in july.
  • Between january and february the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 94°F°C and it rains in february about 3.5in.
  • Between the months of march and may the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 79°F.
  • Between the months of june and october the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and, in october, 18 days of rain are expected.
  • From november to december the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 94°F and you can expect to have 2.1in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Douala

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Douala: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Douala

Find out when Douala has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Douala

  • Very low season in Douala
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, May, June and September.
  • Low season in Douala
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, July, August, October and November.
  • Peak season in Douala
    The largest number of tourists visiting Douala is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Douala month by month



Best time for low prices in Douala

Average prices of hotels in Douala month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Douala. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Douala

A return flight between London and Douala is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 588 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 473 more for your airline ticket to Douala if you go in august.

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