Douala weather
At 7:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 27°C (80°F). Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Douala, Littoral, Cameroon.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 23%
- Chance of rain
- 24%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Jun–Oct
About Douala weather
Is it raining in Douala right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 12 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Douala this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Douala lately?
In the past 7 days, Douala had 7 rainy days and 61.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Douala?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Douala weather by month
When is the best time to visit Douala?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Douala is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in August to 31°C (87°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Douala?
August is the wettest month, with about 395 mm (15.6 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 28 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Douala?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Douala have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Jan is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Douala weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months