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When to go · Garoua

Garoua in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, heavy floods).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
Cameroon overall
Prices
Low
Cameroon overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Garoua

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, heavy floods).

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • GarouaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 10 days
  • Sahelian north, Cameroon · Garoua, Maroua (under travel advice)rainy

    Shown for completeness; most of the north is under advice against travel.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Cameroon overall
Low
Prices · Cameroon overall
Low

Cameroon overall: Still very wet on the coast and in the West.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Garoua, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 10

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, heavy floods).

January: Inside Garoua's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures).

Garoua: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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