🇨🇲 Douala vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Douala, Cameroon vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Douala is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 205 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · DoualaDrier · Johannesburg
Climate at a glance
| 🇨🇲 Douala | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 30°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | February · 32°C | October · 26°C |
| Coldest month | August (23°C low) | July (4°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 355 | 150 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | July, August, September | May, August, September |
🇨🇲 Douala
Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Douala or Johannesburg warmer?
Douala is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Douala or Johannesburg?
Douala is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 205 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Douala vs Johannesburg?
Douala is best around July, August, September; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.