🇨🇲 Douala vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Douala, Cameroon vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Douala is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nairobi is drier, with roughly 100 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇲 Douala🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high30°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (32°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year355255
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇨🇲 Douala

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

🇰🇪 Nairobi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Douala or Nairobi warmer?

Douala is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Douala or Nairobi?

Douala is rainier — Nairobi sees about 100 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Douala vs Nairobi?

Douala is best around July, August, September; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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