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Douala vs Yaoundé for Remote Work

Douala and Yaoundé are the two largest cities in Cameroon with complete remote-work profiles. Douala has about 1.3M residents; Yaoundé has about 1.3M. Yaoundé is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Douala is typically August, compared with January in Yaoundé. Douala sees about 29 rainy days that month, while Yaoundé sees about 8 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 23–30°C in Douala and 20–30°C in Yaoundé.

Douala sits at 19 m, versus 726 m in Yaoundé.

Side-by-side

Douala

Cameroon

Population
1.3M
Elevation
19 m
Best month
August
Best-month range
23–27°C
Best-month rain
About 29 rainy days
Year temperature range
23–30°C
National capital
No

Yaoundé

Cameroon

Population
1.3M
Elevation
726 m
Best month
January
Best-month range
21–29°C
Best-month rain
About 8 rainy days
Year temperature range
20–30°C
National capital
Yes

FAQ

Which is larger, Douala or Yaoundé?
Douala is the larger of the two complete profiles in Cameroon, with about 1.3M residents compared with about 1.3M in Yaoundé.
How does the climate compare in Douala vs Yaoundé?
The best remote-work month is typically August in Douala (24°C avg) and January in Yaoundé (24°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 29 rainy days in Douala versus about 8 rainy days in Yaoundé.