Maroua
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Maroua month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Maroua are typically January, October and December, with average daytime highs around 32–33°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and August the wettest (about 252 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.9 | 18.6 | 0 | 10.9 |
| February | 34.4 | 20.8 | 0 | 10.9 |
| March | 39.0 | 25.4 | 2 | 10.9 |
| April | 40.2 | 27.2 | 3 | 10.9 |
| May | 38.4 | 27.0 | 18 | 10.8 |
| June | 34.5 | 24.8 | 76 | 10.0 |
| July | 30.9 | 23.0 | 166 | 8.9 |
| August | 29.2 | 22.2 | 252 | 8.2 |
| September | 30.6 | 22.4 | 128 | 9.4 |
| October | 33.0 | 22.1 | 34 | 10.4 |
| November | 33.9 | 21.5 | 0 | 11.0 |
| December | 32.3 | 19.7 | 0 | 10.8 |
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01 · OverviewMaroua, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Maroua took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Maroua
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Maroua
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Maroua
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Maroua
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Maroua
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Maroua
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maroua
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01 · Q&AWhere is Maroua located and what are its coordinates?
Maroua is situated in Cameroon at geographic coordinates 10.5909, 14.3159 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Maroua?
Maroua has a recorded population of approximately 314,122 and observes the Africa/Douala time zone (XAF).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Maroua?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Maroua include en-CM, fr-CM, and the circulating currency is XAF.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Maroua?
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