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Douala Weather in March

Douala in March

The short of it: Douala in March averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 24° · rain 128 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

March in Douala brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 24°, with about 128 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Douala runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Bonabéri, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Douala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 82 mm more rain
Versus April
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BonabériLittoral4 km NW32°24°128 mm
DibombariLittoral15 km NNW32°24°126 mm
Souza GareLittoral23 km NNW32°24°127 mm
TikoSouth-West38 km W32°23°119 mm
DiangLittoral41 km ENE33°24°124 mm
MuyukaSouth-West42 km NW32°23°125 mm
MutengeneSouth-West44 km W30°22°135 mm
DizanguéLittoral44 km SE32°24°132 mm

The Almanac · Douala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Douala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°21 mm7 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
February33°24°46 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
March32°24°128 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April32°24°204 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
May31°23°272 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
June30°23°345 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
July29°23°541 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
August28°23°546 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
September29°23°490 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October30°23°353 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
November31°24°118 mm6 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
December32°24°21 mm6 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Douala in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Douala in March?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 128 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Douala?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Douala in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Douala in March?

Hardly — March nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Douala in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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