When is the best time to go to Niamey

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Niamey, Niger. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Niamey weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Niamey are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Niamey January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 0mm 9hrs 12.2hrs

January in Niamey is generally arid with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niamey, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Niamey and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Niamey with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in January »

February

Niamey February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 0mm 9.3hrs 12.4hrs

February in Niamey is generally arid with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niamey, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Niamey and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Niamey with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in February »

March

Niamey March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 3mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Niamey is characteristically very hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niamey, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Niamey and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Niamey with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in March »

April

Niamey April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 5mm 8.3hrs 13.1hrs

Niamey's weather in April is typically very hot and very dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Niamey.

April is in the spring in Niamey and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (106°F), whilst at night 27°C (81°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Niamey with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in April »

May

Niamey May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 33mm 8.6hrs 13.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Niamey and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niamey for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Niamey and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (106°F), whilst at night 28°C (83°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Niamey with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in May »

June

Niamey June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 69mm 7.8hrs 12.2hrs

The climate in Niamey during June can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Niamey.

June is in the summer in Niamey and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Niamey with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in June »

July

Niamey July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 151mm 8hrs 12.4hrs

July in Niamey is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niamey for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Niamey and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Niamey with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in July »

August

Niamey August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 183mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Niamey is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Niamey for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Niamey and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Niamey with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in August »

September

Niamey September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 90mm 8.1hrs 13.1hrs

Niamey's weather in September is typically very hot and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Niamey.

September is in the fall / autumn in Niamey and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Niamey with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in September »

October

Niamey October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 13mm 9.3hrs 13.5hrs

October is a dry month in Niamey and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niamey, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Niamey and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Niamey with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in October »

November

Niamey November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 0mm 9.6hrs 12.2hrs

The climate in Niamey during November can be summarized as very hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niamey, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Niamey and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Niamey with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in November »

December

Niamey December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 0mm 9hrs 12.4hrs

December in Niamey is generally arid with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Niamey, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Niamey and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Niamey with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Niamey weather in December »

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Niamey weather stats

Niamey weather statistics
Hottest month: May 40.6°C 105.1°F
Driest month: January 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 31.6°C 88.9°F
Wettest month: August 183mm 7.2ins
Warmest sea: November 26.4°C 79.5°F
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