Climate of Niamey, Niamey, Niger
Point-value climate at Niamey (Niamey, Niger). Population approximately 915,000.
Located in Niamey, Niger, Niamey has a hot arid climate. Population approximately 915,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in January to 34.1°C / 93.4°F in May, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 159 mm / 6.3 in (August) — about 489 mm / 19.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Niger, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Niamey's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6°C76.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.4°C81.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 31.2°C88.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 33.9°C93°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 34.1°C93.4°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 32.2°C90°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| July | 29.6°C85.3°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.4°C83.1°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 29.4°C84.9°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 30.9°C87.6°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 28.5°C83.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.1°C77.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Niamey?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Niamey's warmest month is May at an average of 34.1°C / 93.4°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Niamey?
Niamey, in Niamey, Niger, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in January to 34.1°C / 93.4°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 489 mm / 19.3 in, with the wettest month being August (159 mm / 6.3 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Niamey in May?
The average temperature in Niamey in May is 34.1°C / 93.4°F, with rainfall of about 27 mm / 1.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Niamey?
The driest month in Niamey is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Niamey?
The wettest month in Niamey is August, with approximately 159 mm / 6.3 in of average monthly rainfall.