🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Douala 🇨🇲

Cape Town, South Africa vs Douala, Cameroon — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Douala is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 266 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇨🇲 Douala
Avg annual high22°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)August (23°C low)
Rainy days / year89355
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJuly, August, September

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇨🇲 Douala

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Douala warmer?

Douala is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Douala?

Douala is rainier — Cape Town sees about 266 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Douala?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Douala is best around July, August, September.

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