Garoua weather in August (Nigeria)

How's the weather trend in Garoua as August approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Garoua usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 23°C at night. This month is known for milder temperatures, yet warmth continues to be a defining feature.

Precipitation

Garoua in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. January, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Garoua climate page with graphs.

 

Garoua, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 187 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nigeria in August

Find out more about the weather in Nigeria and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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