When to go · Maroua
Maroua in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (heavy rains, road deterioration).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- 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 October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- MarouaHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Sahelian north, Cameroon · Garoua, Maroua (under travel advice)fine
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 ease late in the month; muddy highland roads.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Maroua, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: 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