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Douala Weather in September

Douala in September

The short of it: Douala in September averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 490 mm (19.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 490 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Douala an average September high of 29°, a low of 23° and some 490 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 490 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-September.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 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 September. Bonabéri, 4 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

September in Douala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 56 mm less rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BonabériLittoral4 km NW29°23°490 mm
DibombariLittoral15 km NNW29°23°464 mm
Souza GareLittoral23 km NNW29°23°455 mm
TikoSouth-West38 km W29°23°414 mm
DiangLittoral41 km ENE29°23°472 mm
MuyukaSouth-West42 km NW29°23°422 mm
MutengeneSouth-West44 km W27°21°439 mm
DizanguéLittoral44 km SE29°23°463 mm

The Almanac · Douala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 490 mm, the 3rd 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Douala in September?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 490 mm (19.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 490 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Douala?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Douala in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Douala in September?

Hardly — September nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Douala in September?

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

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