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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 46/100

Douala in August

Mixed · 46/100Beach 67/100
High / low27° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation603 mm31 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
4.05° N, 9.70° EElevation 19 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goDouala · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46August
Best timeJan · Jul · Dec
August: high / low27° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Douala averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 23° — warm weather by day. Expect around 603 mm of precipitation spread over about 31 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 46/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Douala. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, July and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 18:34 local time, giving 12 h 15 min of daylight. Days shorten by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 46/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%80%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%48%

Beach score this month: 67/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Douala this month

Buea
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Buea

South-West · 53 km W
23°Aug high
30wet days
52score
Buea
Mbanga
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Mbanga

Littoral · 53 km N
27°Aug high
31wet days
42score
Mbanga
Muyuka
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Muyuka

South-West · 42 km NW
27°Aug high
31wet days
45score
Muyuka
Njombé
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Njombé

Littoral · 59 km N
28°Aug high
31wet days
41score
Njombé
ivTop of the table

Cameroon's best in August

Where to go in August
Mbouda
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Mbouda

West
22°Aug high
30wet days
55score
Mbouda
Ndop
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2

Ndop

North-West
24°Aug high
30wet days
55score
Ndop
Melong
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3

Melong

Littoral
24°Aug high
31wet days
54score
Melong
Foumbot
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Foumbot

West
25°Aug high
30wet days
54score
Foumbot
·Questions

Douala in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Douala?

August scores 46/100 for Douala, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 27°C with 31 wet days.

How warm is Douala in August?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 23°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Douala in August?

Douala receives about 603 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 31 days.

Can you swim in Douala in August?

The sea averages 26°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.