Maroua weather in March
In March, Maroua sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0.2 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 39°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Maroua's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Maroua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:15 AM – 6:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.13 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.0
- out of 10
Maroua is capital of the Far North Region of Cameroon.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 39°C by the end.
A typical March day in Maroua reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 36°C and 41°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 4°C warmer than February and about 1°C cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 23 |
| 2 | 37 | 23 |
| 3 | 37 | 23 |
| 4 | 37 | 23 |
| 5 | 38 | 23 |
| 6 | 38 | 23 |
| 7 | 38 | 23 |
| 8 | 38 | 24 |
| 9 | 38 | 24 |
| 10 | 38 | 24 |
| 11 | 38 | 24 |
| 12 | 38 | 24 |
| 13 | 38 | 24 |
| 14 | 38 | 24 |
| 15 | 38 | 24 |
| 16 | 39 | 24 |
| 17 | 39 | 24 |
| 18 | 39 | 25 |
| 19 | 39 | 25 |
| 20 | 39 | 25 |
| 21 | 39 | 25 |
| 22 | 39 | 25 |
| 23 | 39 | 25 |
| 24 | 39 | 25 |
| 25 | 39 | 25 |
| 26 | 39 | 25 |
| 27 | 39 | 25 |
| 28 | 39 | 25 |
| 29 | 40 | 26 |
| 30 | 40 | 26 |
| 31 | 40 | 26 |
How March really feels in Maroua
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Maroua weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 35° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 38° / 24° | 0 | 0.2 | 11.9 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 39° / 27° | 9 | 2.9 | 12.2 | 0.3 |
| May | 37° / 26° | 38 | 8.9 | 12.5 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 34° / 24° | 66 | 13.1 | 12.6 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 31° / 23° | 119 | 18.8 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 195 | 23.3 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 31° / 22° | 109 | 18 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 34° / 22° | 28 | 5.9 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 34° / 20° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.5 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 32° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 5.2 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 66 | 34 |
| 4 | 66 | 34 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 64 | 36 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 63 | 37 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 63 | 37 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 63 | 37 |
| 19 | 63 | 37 |
| 20 | 63 | 37 |
| 21 | 63 | 37 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 63 | 37 |
| 24 | 63 | 37 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Maroua gets around 0 mm of rain over 0.2 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 95% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 91 | 88 | 87 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | 96 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | 95 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | 95 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | 95 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | 94 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | 94 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | 94 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 22 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 23 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 25 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 26 | 92 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 27 | 91 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 28 | 90 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | 91 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | 88 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 31 | 87 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
Wind in March
Winds average 12 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:05 AM, and sunset from 6:09 PM to 6:10 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:09 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:22 | 6:09 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:22 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:10 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:20 | 6:10 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:10 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:10 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:10 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:10 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:10 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:10 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:10 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:10 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:10 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:10 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:10 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:10 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:10 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:10 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:10 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:10 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:10 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:10 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:10 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:10 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:10 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:10 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 7.13 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.08 kWh/m² to a high of 7.13 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 7.13 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Maroua
In March, Maroua sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Maroua's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Maroua sees seasonal dust haze (February–June), heaviest in March.
Is March a good time to visit Maroua?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Maroua.
What to pack for Maroua in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Maroua sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Maroua in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Maroua peaks around March 15 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Maroua in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Maroua is worst in March — around 89 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.4× the cleanest month (July, 20 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 77 | 87 | 89 | 62 | 34 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 40 | 45 | 68 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 89 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 62 | Unhealthy |
| May | 34 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 40 | Poor |
| Nov | 45 | Poor |
| Dec | 68 | Unhealthy |
Where is Maroua?
Maroua sits at 10.6°N, 14.3°E, 406 m above sea level, in Cameroon. The nearest listed city is Bogo, 36 km away.
Topography around Maroua
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Maroua.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Maroua has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 320 m around an average of 410 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 587 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,150 m.
The land around Maroua is covered by artificial surfaces (36%) and cropland (30%) within 3 km, cropland (44%) and grassland (41%) within 16 km, and grassland (47%) and cropland (36%) within 80 km.
Cameroon travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,972
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 6.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 30.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 445
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Maroua (10.5909°, 14.3159°, elevation 406 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).