🇨🇲 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.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇲 Douala🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high30°C23°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)October (26°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year355150
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberMay, 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).

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.

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