Climate normals · 1970–2000
Maroua Climate
Maroua is a city in Cameroon (12) with a population of about 314,122. Its average annual temperature is 27°C (81°F), with roughly 785 mm of rain per year.
27°C
Avg Temp
785
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Maroua Climate
Maroua has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F) and receives about 785 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27°C
Avg Temp
785
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 0 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 0 mm |
| March | 30° / 85° | 2 mm |
| April | 31° / 88° | 16 mm |
| May | 29° / 85° | 68 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 106 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 187 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 243 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 136 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 26 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 1 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Maroua
The most comfortable months to visit Maroua are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 38°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Maroua are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Maroua, Cameroon has an average annual temperature of 27°C and about 785 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Maroua average about 38°C (100°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.