Far North weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Far North, Cameroon. Like most weather services, we show Far North at one spot: Maroua, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 27°C (81°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 29%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JanOff season Mar–Aug
About Maroua weather
Is it raining in Maroua right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 27° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Maroua this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 36–37° and lows of 22–26°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Maroua lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Maroua?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Far North weather by month
When is the best time to visit Far North?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Far North is Oct–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in August to 40°C (105°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Far North?
August is the wettest month, with about 218 mm (8.6 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Far North?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (105°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Far North have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Maroua), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Far North
Weather can differ a lot within Far North: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroua | Oct–Jan | Jul–Aug | 29–40°C | 751 mm |
| Kousséri | Nov–Jan | Aug | 31–42°C | 529 mm |
| Mora | Nov–Jan | Jul–Aug | 30–41°C | 640 mm |
| Yagoua | Oct–Jan | Jul–Aug | 30–41°C | 763 mm |
| Mokolo | Oct–Jan | Jul–Aug | 28–39°C | 840 mm |
| Kaélé | Oct–Jan | Jul–Sep | 29–40°C | 847 mm |
| Bogo | Oct–Jan | Jul–Aug | 29–40°C | 751 mm |
| Blangwa | Nov–Jan | Aug | 31–42°C | 439 mm |
| Guidiguis | Oct–Jan | Jul–Sep | 29–41°C | 900 mm |
| Maga | Oct–Jan | Jul–Aug | 30–42°C | 637 mm |