Beach near Douala, Cameroon

Douala Travel Guide

Cameroon

Douala is Cameroon’s largest city, with a population of about 4.1 million. It sits on the country’s Atlantic coast and is an important commercial centre.

Most air travellers arrive at Douala International Airport, the city’s main airport. There are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of Douala, so beach trips require travelling farther from the city.

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Local time

4,063,200

Population

3,328 miles away

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Weather in Douala

Mon

30°

Tue

31°

Wed

30°

Know before you go

Pays in XAF

Plug type Type C & Type E (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +237

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Cameroon, but it is becoming increasingly expected, particularly in tourist areas, as a reward for good service.

Best time to visit Douala

Jan

33°16

Feb

34°16

Mar

32°21

Apr

32°24

May

31°27

Jun

30°29

Jul

28°29

Aug

28°27

Sep

29°29

Oct

30°30

Nov

31°25

Dec

32°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Douala

  1. La Terrasse de Ndogbong

    comedy club

    2.1 km

  2. Auditorium De La Gloire

    christian place of worship

    2.9 km

  3. Winners Chapel Int'l Cameroon

    religious organization

    1.9 km

  4. YAHWE ministry

    christian place of worship

    3 km

  5. La Vie Zoé

    music venue

    3.5 km

  6. Full Gospel Kotto

    christian place of worship

    4.4 km

  7. Stade de Japoma

    soccer stadium

    3.6 km

  8. Paroisse Ste Monique Makepe

    christian place of worship

    3.8 km

Getting there

Douala International Airport · 7 km

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