Centre, Cameroon
Maroua
Maroua is a locality in Centre, Cameroon, 638 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time23:50
5.15° N, 12.45° EElevation 638 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low27° / 20°
Rain this month268mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Maroua at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 17:5311 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous95% · Moonrise 20:06Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in February
Coolest month20°C
Average low in September
Wettest monthAugust
165 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
5 mm of rain
Weather in Maroua
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 100%
Today27 Oct31°22°7.3 mm
Wed28 Oct30°22°0.6 mm
Thu29 Oct32°20°
Fri30 Oct31°21°15.9 mm
Sat31 Oct29°21°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov29°21°10.5 mm
Mon2 Nov30°21°
Tue3 Nov29°21°3.4 mm
Wed4 Nov28°20°1.9 mm
Thu5 Nov30°22°0.5 mm
When to go to Maroua
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 | 65 | 46 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 72 |
| High | 32° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 10 | 73 | 146 | 198 | 145 | 125 | 165 | 238 | 268 | 77 | 11 |
| Wet days | 1 | 6 | 17 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 13 | 2 |
What's on in Maroua
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Maroua
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maroua?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maroua.
What is the hottest month in Maroua?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Maroua?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maroua?
August is the wettest month with about 165 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.