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Mokolo, Cameroon

Far North · Cameroon

Mokolo is a mid-size city in Far North, Cameroon with a population of 51,999. Elevation: 2,667 ft (813 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

51,999 Population 51/sq mi density
2,667 ft Elevation 813 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Douala Timezone

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About Mokolo

Mokolo

Mokolo is the departmental capital and largest city of the Mayo-Tsanaga department, in the Far North Province of Cameroon. It is the fourth largest city in the Far North Province, after Maroua, Yagoua, and Kousséri. It is located in the Mandara Mountains that run along the Cameroonian-Nigerian border.

People

Population51,999
Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation2,667 ft (813 m)
Population51,999
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation2,667 ft (813 m)
Coordinates10.7424°, 13.8023°
TimezoneAfrica/Douala
Country🇨🇲 Cameroon
State / ProvinceFar North
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mokolo

Mokolo is a mid-size city in Cameroon (Far North) with a population of 51,999. The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet (813 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Douala.

Climate in Mokolo

Mokolo has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (32.1°C), the coldest is Aug (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 800 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 13° / 36.7° 0.0
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 14.3° / 39.1° 0.1
Mar 30.5°C / 87°F 19.9° / 41.6° 0.9
Apr 32.1°C / 90°F 22° / 42.4° 12.2
May 30.5°C / 87°F 22.6° / 40.8° 51.3
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 21.2° / 38.2° 127.0
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 20.3° / 34.8° 191.1
Aug 24°C / 75°F 19.3° / 30.2° 214.1
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 19.7° / 31.8° 156.1
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 17.9° / 34° 46.6
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 15.8° / 35.5° 1.0
Dec 24°C / 75°F 14° / 35.7° 0.0
Mokolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Cameroon avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,667 ft (813 m)
Area1,010.3 sq mi (2,616.7 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates10.7424°N, 13.8023°W
TimezoneAfrica/Douala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Cameroon avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.5 in
August 72°F (22°C) 10.8 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Mokolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mokolo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Mokolo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché

Banks in Mokolo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MC2 de Mokolo

Stadiums & Teams in Mokolo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mokolo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salak AirportMVRMedium Airport
Kaélé AirportKLESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mokolo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grande Mosquee de Mokolo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Douala
Elevation
760 m (2,494 ft)
Mayor
Idrissou

🇨🇲 About Cameroon

Capital Yaounde
Population 25,216,237
Area 475,440 km²
GDP (USD) $48,814,501,547
GDP per capita $1,720
HDI 0.576
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 41.9%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages English, French
Calling code +237
TLD .cm
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mokolo

What is the population of Mokolo?

Mokolo has a population of 51,999 residents and is located in Cameroon. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 1,010.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mokolo?

Mokolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

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