When to go · Maroua
Maroua in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (heavy rains, road deterioration).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 16
- Crowds
- Low
- Cameroon overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cameroon overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (heavy rains, road deterioration).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- MarouaHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 16 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: Heaviest coastal rain begins; Kribi is grey and rough. Inland is fine.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Maroua, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Jul: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 16
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Jul: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 0
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (heavy rains, road deterioration).
January: Inside Maroua's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season).
Maroua: 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