Douala
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Douala month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Douala are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and July the wettest (about 290 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9 | 24.4 | 33 | 10.0 |
| February | 31.5 | 25.0 | 42 | 9.8 |
| March | 30.8 | 24.8 | 150 | 8.2 |
| April | 30.5 | 24.6 | 174 | 8.0 |
| May | 30.0 | 24.3 | 227 | 8.2 |
| June | 28.5 | 23.6 | 282 | 7.9 |
| July | 27.5 | 23.2 | 290 | 7.3 |
| August | 27.3 | 23.1 | 277 | 7.1 |
| September | 28.0 | 23.2 | 258 | 7.3 |
| October | 28.8 | 23.4 | 258 | 8.0 |
| November | 29.6 | 23.9 | 169 | 8.9 |
| December | 30.5 | 24.3 | 55 | 9.9 |
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People and places shaping Douala
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Previously
- Documented history · 1472
The first Europeans to visit the area were the Portuguese in about 1472.
- Documented history · 1650
By 1650, it had become the site of a town formed by immigrants, said to have arrived from Congo, who spoke the Duala language.
- Documented history · 1826
In 1826 Douala appeared to be made of four different villages located in four specific locations: the village of Deido (Dido), of Akwa, of Njo and Hickory-town (today Bonaberi, located on the other side of Wouri River).
- Documented history · 1884
Between 1884 and 1895 the city was a German protectorate.
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- 10 Best Things to Do in Douala (2026 Guide) - secretflying.com
- Douala - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Timeline of Douala - Wikipedia
- Douala – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- Douala Facts for Kids
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01 · OverviewDouala, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Douala took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Douala
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Douala
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Douala
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Douala
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Douala
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Douala
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01 · Q&AWhere is Douala located and what are its coordinates?
Douala is situated in Cameroon at geographic coordinates 4.0483, 9.7043, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Douala?
Douala has a recorded population of approximately 1,338,082 and observes the Africa/Douala time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Douala?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Douala include EN-CM, FR-CM, with XAF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Douala?
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