Maroua, Cameroon experiences average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Maroua, Cameroon Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Maroua, Cameroon. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.1/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 34°C / 23°C
Feels Like 36°C / 23°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 50 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 45%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Hottest Month
40°C
April
Avg Low27°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
18°C
January
Avg High32°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High32°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
February (Gusts 35)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July, August due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:42
Daylight 12.7h
Sunset 18:27
Live conditions—
Maroua on the map · live conditions
Maroua, Cameroon
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Cameroon
- City
- Maroua
- Population
- 314.1K
- Coordinates
- 10.59°, 14.32°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 18 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 32°C / 18°C . Feb: 35°C / 20°C . Mar: 39°C / 25°C . Apr: 40°C / 27°C . May: 39°C / 27°C . Jun: 34°C / 25°C . Jul: 31°C / 23°C . Aug: 29°C / 22°C . Sep: 31°C / 23°C . Oct: 33°C / 23°C . Nov: 34°C / 21°C . Dec: 32°C / 19°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 1 mm. Apr: 2 mm. May: 21 mm. Jun: 66 mm. Jul: 131 mm. Aug: 239 mm. Sep: 112 mm. Oct: 26 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 21%. Feb: 16%. Mar: 14%. Apr: 23%. May: 43%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 81%. Oct: 59%. Nov: 32%. Dec: 25%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Apr 2025 · 40°C | Apr · 40°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 18°C | Jan · 18°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 216 mm | Aug · 239 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 16 km/h | Feb · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Fair April
Poor May
Poor June
Poor July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Good November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 32°C / 18°C | 29°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 35°C / 20°C | 32°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 16% Comfortable | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 39°C / 25°C | 37°C / 21°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 40°C / 27°C | 41°C / 25°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | 8.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 39°C / 27°C | 41°C / 29°C | 5days (21 mm) Good | 11.5h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 8.2 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 34°C / 25°C | 39°C / 28°C | 11days (66 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 23°C | 36°C / 27°C | 19days (131 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 22°C | 34°C / 26°C | 24days (239 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 82% Humid | 6.6 High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 31°C / 23°C | 37°C / 26°C | 18days (112 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 81% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 33°C / 23°C | 37°C / 25°C | 5days (26 mm) Good | 10.7h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 34°C / 21°C | 33°C / 19°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 32°C / 19°C | 30°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 25% Comfortable | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Maroua are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Maroua, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Maroua is April, with average daytime highs of 40°C (105°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Maroua is January, with average overnight lows of 18°C (64°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Maroua is August, averaging 239mm of precipitation across 24 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Maroua runs through August, July, September, June, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Maroua.
Maroua receives approximately 128 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Maroua.
The least favorable months to visit Maroua are May, June, July, August, primarily due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Maroua is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Maroua is 45%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Maroua are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Maroua averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 51%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Maroua is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Maroua has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Maroua ranges from 23°C (73°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Maroua, with a climate score of 2.9/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Maroua, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 34°C (94°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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