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Garoua in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures)). Across Cameroon: Rains start in the Centre and West; roads still workable by day.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
35°C (95°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
Cameroon overall
Prices
Low
Cameroon overall

Verdict

MixedCameroon month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures)). Across Cameroon: Rains start in the Centre and West; roads still workable by day.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • GarouaHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 4 days
  • Sahelian north, Cameroon · Garoua, Maroua (under travel advice)hot

    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: Rains start in the Centre and West; roads still workable by day.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Apr: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 35 °C (95 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 4

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Apr: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season, cooler temperatures)). Across Cameroon: Rains start in the Centre and West; roads still workable by day.

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

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