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Garoua Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Garoua experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend to be very warm. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Garoua, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 41°C in March to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 18°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Garoua receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 638 mm annually. The climate in Garoua shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 179 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Garoua Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Garoua offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between December (9.6 hours daily) and August (6.2 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average wind speed

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, February, September, October, November and December and higher in March, April, May, June, July and August.

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)

Forecast for Garoua

Sun   Dec 22
34°C | 18°C
E 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Dec 23
34°C | 18°C
E 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Dec 24
34°C | 18°C
E 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Garoua in Nigeria

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Garoua have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Garoua?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Garoua?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Garoua?
    August tops the wettest month list with 179 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Garoua?
    January is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Garoua?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 287 hours of sunshine.

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