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Douala in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Douala in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Douala in October 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Douala, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +29°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in October. However, expect about 14 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 375 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
375 mm
Total precipitation
90%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Douala has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Douala in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Douala for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +31°C with a maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +31°C.

Is Douala warm or cold in October?

Douala is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +23°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Douala:

Climate in Douala in October

Douala weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+29°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+21°C+21°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+33°C+33°C
Rainfall
352 mm375 mm257 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
90%90%89%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
000
Rainy days
171416
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +28°C to +29°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 352 mm to 375 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 90%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Douala in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Douala is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Douala based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 365 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Douala, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Douala wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 375 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 71% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Douala?

This is the weather in Douala in October 2024:
1 October
🌧️
+31°C
2 October
🌧️
+31°C
3 October
🌧️
+31°C
4 October
🌧️
+31°C
5 October
🌧️
+32°C
6 October
🌧️
+31°C
7 October
🌧️
+30°C
8 October
🌧️
+29°C
9 October
☁️
+32°C
10 October
🌧️
+29°C
11 October
🌧️
+30°C
12 October
🌧️
+31°C
13 October
⛈️
+31°C
14 October
⛈️
+32°C
15 October
🌧️
+30°C
16 October
🌧️
+30°C
17 October
🌧️
+33°C
18 October
🌧️
+31°C
19 October
🌧️
+29°C
20 October
🌧️
+33°C
21 October
🌧️
+29°C
22 October
🌧️
+29°C
23 October
🌧️
+30°C
24 October
🌧️
+31°C
25 October
🌧️
+28°C
26 October
🌧️
+28°C
27 October
⛈️
+32°C
28 October
☁️
+32°C
29 October
🌧️
+32°C
30 October
🌧️
+30°C
31 October
🌧️
+31°C
In October 2024 Douala had 0 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 26 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Douala climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Douala in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+29°C) and the highest in 2023 (+31°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 2546 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 3809 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Douala in October:

Is October a good time to visit Douala?

It’s always a good time to visit Douala, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Douala in October?

October is warm in Douala. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Douala rainy in October?

Douala is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Douala in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Douala in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Douala

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Douala, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.