Major city · Nigeria
Madagali
Half a day to one day: see the central mosque, walk the market and the hilly farmland edges. Not a base — pass through on a Yola–Mubi road trip or a Cameroon border crossing.
Madagali is a farming and trading town in Adamawa State, near the Cameroon border. It has a central mosque, a lively market and views of the surrounding hills. Most travellers use it as a stop between Yola and Mubi or as a short detour from the main road. The town is recovering from past insecurity and is now peaceful, but infrastructure is basic.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, roads may be poor)
- Airport
- YOL
- Nights
- 0
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Madagali112 ▾
- National emergency112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Madagali, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦).Nigeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckMTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).Nigeria-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Nigeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.Nigeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nigeria-wide
- SafetycheckMadagali is peaceful as of 2026, but check the Nigerian government travel advice for Adamawa State before you go.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 National emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are church time in the south; Friday midday prayers in the north.Nigeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYOL Yola International Airport (Nearest airport; about 6–7 hours by road via Mubi).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; shared taxis and okadas (motorcycle taxis) for longer trips within town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food meal (rice and stew)₦500–1,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi to Mubi₦1,000–2,000
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 5,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 8,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 15,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 5,000 · Mid NGN 10,000 · High NGN 20,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YOL Yola International Airport (Nearest airport; about 6–7 hours by road via Mubi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Mar
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
not flagged
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Aug (14 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Madagali: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Feb
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Nov
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre; shared taxis and okadas (motorcycle taxis) for longer trips within town. Roads are mostly unpaved.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mubi
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Shared taxi or car, about 1 hour
Larger town with more services and a market.
Yola
cautionDoor to door: About 6–7 h
Car via Mubi, about 6–7 hours
Long road; start early and check road conditions.
Michika
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Shared taxi or car, about 1 hour
Small town with a similar farming character.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Madagali town centre
A few basic guesthouses near the market; check current options on arrival.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₦5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦8,000–15,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦15,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NGN 5,000 | NGN 5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 5,000 | NGN 5,000 |
| Shared taxi Yola–Madagali (one way)1 × NGN 3,000 · check | NGN 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 1,300 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 14,300 per person per day, bed included | NGN 14,300 |
2026 estimate in naira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ₦200–300 |
| Street food meal (rice and stew) | ₦500–1,000 |
| Okada ride (short trip within town) | ₦200–500 |
| Shared taxi to Mubi | ₦1,000–2,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check the Nigerian government travel advice for Adamawa State before you go.
- Roads can be rough after rain; a 4×4 is recommended for the Yola–Mubi stretch.
- No ATM in town: bring enough cash (naira) from Yola or Mubi.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Kai ni zuwa wannan adireshinTake me to this address
Emergency
- National emergency112
Embassy
The US embassy is in Abuja; the UK high commission is in Abuja. No consulate in Madagali.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shared taxi Yola–Madagali: about ₦3,000, 6–7 hours (check)
- Okada within town: ₦200–500
Say or show
- Sannu — Hello (san-nu)
- Na gode — Thank you (na go-de)
- Nawa? — How much? (na-wa)
- Ee / A'a — Yes / No (eh / ah-ah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Madagali. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, roads may be poor) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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