Best Time to Visit Niamey, Maradi, Niger
Niamey is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Niamey for sunny, dry weather is October–May — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.2°C / 72°F in January to 32.7°C / 90.9°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 160 mm / 6.3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Niamey, Maradi, Niger's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Niamey's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2°C72°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.9°C76.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 29.3°C84.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 32.4°C90.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.7°C90.9°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.6°C83.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25.9°C78.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.5°C72.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Niamey?
The best time to visit Niamey for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 32.7°C / 90.9°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Niamey's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Niamey?
The rainy season at Niamey, Maradi runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 6 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is August (160 mm / 6.3 in).
What is the driest month in Niamey?
The driest month in Niamey is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 22.2°C / 72°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Niamey?
The least comfortable months for travel to Niamey — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 160 mm / 6.3 in in August, and the coldest month averages 22.2°C / 72°F.
Is Niamey climate different from Niger overall?
Yes, usually. Our Niamey figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Niger figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Niamey specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.