Far North, Cameroon
Makary
Makary is a small town in Far North, Cameroon, 295 m above sea level. It has a population of about 7,331. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now37°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population7,331
Local time16:54
12.58° N, 14.45° EElevation 295 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 24°
Rain this month11mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Makary at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:54 · 17:4111 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:38Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month41°C
Average high in April
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
168 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Makary
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 11%
Today22 Oct37°27°
Fri23 Oct37°25°
Sat24 Oct36°24°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct38°27°
Thu29 Oct39°27°
Fri30 Oct38°28°
Sat31 Oct36°27°
When to go to Makary
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 64 | 58 | 57 | 54 | 41 | 23 | 31 | 24 | 50 | 59 | 73 |
| High | 31° | 34° | 38° | 41° | 41° | 39° | 34° | 32° | 34° | 37° | 35° | 32° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 40 | 133 | 168 | 65 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Makary
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Makary
Makary from above
Around Makary1 places to see, do and reach nearby
Getting to Makary
N'Djamena International AirportNDJ
80 kmMaiduguri International AirportMIU
170 kmSalak AirportMVR
237 kmPlaces near Makary
Places with a climate like Makary
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makary?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makary.
What is the hottest month in Makary?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Makary?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makary?
August is the wettest month with about 168 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.