Garoua Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in Garoua, Nigeria, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is March at 41°C (106°F), and the coolest is January at 31°C (88°F).
With around 638 mm (25 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. August is the wettest month and January the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from November to April. The sunniest month is December, with 9.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Garoua
In Garoua, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 41°C (106°F) in March to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 28°C (82°F) in March to around 18°C (64°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Garoua
Generally, Garoua receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 638 mm (25 in) annually. The climate in Garoua shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 179 mm (7 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm (0 in) 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 Hours in Garoua
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
Wind Speed in Garoua
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in January, February, September, October, November and December and higher in March, April, May, June, July and August. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Garoua 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Garoua
With its warm weather, Garoua experiences temperatures from 31°C (88°F) to 41°C (106°F) throughout the year. January, February, March, April, November and December offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that August has the heaviest precipitation of the year. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
